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L64 XAD

1993 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

138,946 mi
Last recorded138,946 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL64 XAD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 138,946 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH SIDES (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2026 138,875 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH SIDES (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2025 133,211 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2025 133,211 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Jun 2025 133,207 miles

Lower Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded TO CALIPER (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft likely to become detached rear u/j (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive BACK OF ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 130,446 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2358516c (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Aug 2024 130,442 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering box drop arm likely to become detached (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2358516c (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 127,180 miles

Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in both steering column knuckle joints, early attention required

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 122,702 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2022 122,700 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 118,836 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2021 118,813 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 114,051 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 113,993 miles

n/s/r back plate damp

Pass 14 Jul 2014 112,100 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 110,270 miles

nearside rear bump stop loose

Fail 16 Jul 2013 110,270 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside rear bump stop loose

Pass 12 Jul 2012 107,445 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight play in track rod end near shocker

Pass 20 Jul 2011 106,216 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 102,531 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear discs pitted / corroded

windscreen dirty / greasy

Pass 13 Jul 2009 95,516 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 90,010 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 85,988 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 80,617 miles

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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L64 XAD is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L64 XAD, 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 L64 XAD registered?

L64 XAD is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is L64 XAD safe to buy?

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