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L63 XJR

1993 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2019
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

109,399 mi
Last recorded109,399 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2018
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL63 XJR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2018 109,399 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced out riger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced out riger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2018 109,399 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced out riger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced out riger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 107,053 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 106,388 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2016 106,385 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassi leg (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassi leg (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 102,177 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 102,172 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 102,172 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 28 Nov 2006 93,189 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 93,189 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Near side front and off side rear bump stop rubbers missing

Pass 29 Nov 2005 80,340 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2005 80,340 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?

Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
3,550
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
181,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 77,499
Brake pipe excessively corroded 77,229
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57,749
position lamp(s) not working 53,914
Stop lamp not working 52,341
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L63 XJR is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1993 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 118,574 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Land Rover Defender fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 77,499 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L63 XJR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Defender typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 33 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L63 XJR registered?

L63 XJR is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is L63 XJR safe to buy?

The MOT history for L63 XJR shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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