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L717 XVK

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2027
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

115,301 mi
Last recorded115,301 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL717 XVK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2026 115,301 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported N/S and O/S front brake pipes to flexi hoses badly routed and insecure (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Fail 8 Sep 2026 115,296 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Headlamp not working on main beam N/S and O/S (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged Rigid / flexi brake pipe not secured and mounting missing (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported N/S and O/S front brake pipes to flexi hoses badly routed and insecure (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Clutch pedal anti slip pad missing

N/S front rigid brake pipe rubbing against lower spring bed when lock applied!

Pass 18 Feb 2023 105,957 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2023 105,946 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Headlamp aim too high ***Both*** (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis rail in 3 areas, marked in yellow chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 95,820 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2022 95,815 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis rail, 3 areas marked in yellow. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 84,714 miles

Battery box corrosion is very close to seat belt prescribed area corrosion limit

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier Battery box badly corroded (4.13 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive From front differential companion flange (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake performance could be better

Clutch pedal anti slip provision missing

Transmission parking brake binding excessively

Fail 27 Jan 2021 84,710 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Battery box corrosion is very close to seat belt prescribed area corrosion limit

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier Battery box badly corroded (4.13 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive From front differential companion flange (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake performance could be better

Clutch pedal anti slip provision missing

Transmission parking brake binding excessively

Pass 30 Jan 2020 76,464 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Front axle companion flange oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Jan 2020 76,459 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Front axle companion flange oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 72,898 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2008 72,055 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 72,046 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Dec 2006 70,374 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2005 64,979 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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L717 XVK is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 L717 XVK, 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 L717 XVK registered?

L717 XVK is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 December 1993.

Is L717 XVK safe to buy?

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