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L68 XJR

1993 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

201,252 mi
Last recorded201,252 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL68 XJR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 201,252 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 198,021 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 195,242 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2022 192,304 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 189,406 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2022 189,403 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users COOLANT LEAK (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 186,088 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2020 186,211 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2019 183,555 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2018 180,183 miles

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

corrosion under vehicle

Fail 17 Feb 2018 180,183 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

corrosion under vehicle

Pass 4 Mar 2017 176,298 miles

Oil leak ()

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

corrosion under vehicle

Pass 9 Apr 2016 173,587 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 8 Apr 2016 173,581 miles

Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle both sides (2.2.D.2a)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

rear compartment locked so could not fully inspect the body

slight oil leak from N/S/F axle drive cone

Pass 28 Feb 2015 170,549 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 159,265 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 159,265 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 152,046 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 152,046 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Apr 2008 126,829 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 126,827 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

front brake pads worn low

Pass 18 Apr 2007 120,504 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 120,495 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Apr 2006 106,610 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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L68 XJR is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Black 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 L68 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L68 XJR registered?

L68 XJR is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 November 1993.

Is L68 XJR safe to buy?

The MOT history for L68 XJR shows 24 tests with a 70.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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