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L65 XAG

1993 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

181,528 mi
Last recorded181,528 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL65 XAG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 181,528 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil filter housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive front and rear diff and transfer boxing leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in rear drop links and perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2026 181,527 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking fuel pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil filter housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive front and rear diff and transfer boxing leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in rear drop links and perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2026 181,517 miles

Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged nsf ridged brake pipe touching suspension on full lock (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak corrosion and hole on down pipe (8.2.2.1 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play play in steering box drag link (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling so deteriorated it is likely to fail rear (6.1.7 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back section of exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive front diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive steering resvoir (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

osf dipped beam flickers when switched on then operates correctly

osf flexi pipe makes contact with suspension

rear exhaust back box mount hanger loose to body

Pass 5 Mar 2025 171,971 miles

Both front hub seals slightly leaking grease

Nearside front brake back plate missing

Off side front brake disc back plate loose

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

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint Steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Rear brake discs corroded and worn

Some surface corrosion detected on under side of vehicle

Pass 7 Mar 2024 161,082 miles

Electrical wiring insecure under bonnet (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing old tyre (needs attention) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing old tyre (needs attention) 265/75x16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing old tyre (needs attention) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area and rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust deteriorating in places

horn switch worn

surface corrosion underneath on some components

Fail 6 Mar 2024 161,076 miles

Hazard warning lamps not fitted (4.4.1 (d))

Hazard warning switch inoperative missing (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Electrical wiring inadequately secured by missing hazard switch area (4.11 (a) (i))

Electrical wiring insecure under bonnet (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing old tyre (needs attention) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing old tyre (needs attention) 265/75x16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing old tyre (needs attention) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area and rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust deteriorating in places

horn switch worn

surface corrosion underneath on some components

Pass 20 Feb 2023 154,252 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2023 154,245 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2021 152,444 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2021 152,444 miles

Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2016 150,885 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 25 Feb 2016 150,885 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 150,241 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

steering damper has slight play in bush

Pass 25 Feb 2014 148,580 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 148,566 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 146,310 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 138,489 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 138,478 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

ferrule corroding offside front flex hose

front registration plate cracking

rear registration plate fading

Pass 22 Nov 2006 128,746 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 128,735 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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L65 XAG is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 L65 XAG, 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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L65 XAG is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 August 1993.

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