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L71 HKX

1993 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests24 (12 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

100,001 mi
Last recorded100,001 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL71 HKX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 12 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 100,001 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2026 100,006 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

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

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting off side rear chassis rusted through (6.1.6 (i) (i))

near side front seat belt buckle damaged

numerous areas of chassis rusting / previously repaired

Pass 9 Sep 2024 100,004 miles

near side mid chassis outrigger rusting away

oil leaks

several other areas of chassis rusting or has numerous previous repair patches

several suspension and braking components rusting

Fail 2 Sep 2024 100,000 miles

Fuel tank insecure off side mid chassis outrigger / tank support rusted away (6.1.3 (a) (i))

near side mid chassis outrigger rusting away

oil leaks

several other areas of chassis rusting or has numerous previous repair patches

several suspension and braking components rusting

Pass 2 Sep 2023 100,005 miles

mid chassis outriggers rusted through

numerous areas of chassis rusting or previously repaired

wipers dont park automatically

Fail 26 Jul 2023 100,008 miles

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

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

Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front lower chassis crossmember area next to steering shock absorber (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

chassis mid outriggers quite badly rusting away

front hub oil seals leaking

other areas of chassis rusting / previously repaired

wipers dont park automatically

Pass 21 Nov 2020 99,903 miles

waxoyl required soon

Fail 19 Nov 2020 99,903 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt large ball joint above the rear axle (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources one not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

engine oil is old and low

waxoyl required soon

Pass 15 Mar 2018 100,006 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play ns and os (2.5.A.3c)

nsf spot light not working

Fail 24 Feb 2018 100,006 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre also not supported (7.1.2)

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member (2.2.C.1h)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front wheel bearing has slight play ns and os (2.5.A.3c)

nsf spot light not working

Pass 15 Apr 2016 100,000 miles

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

Nearside Front SEATBELT CATCH NOT 100%

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

OIL LOW

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Apr 2016 100,000 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front SEATBELT CATCH NOT 100%

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

OIL LOW

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 100,001 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

brake pedal rubber starting to split

chassis has some small holes at the front.

thermostat weeping

Fail 8 Apr 2015 100,001 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

brake pedal rubber starting to split

chassis has some small holes at the front.

oil was low

thermostat weeping

Pass 2 Apr 2014 100,008 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 26 Feb 2014 100,008 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front suspension tower mountings corroding

nsf tyre has slight cuts to side wall

Pass 27 Feb 2013 100,001 miles

engine/gearbox oil leaks

slight play in nsf wheel bearing

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

small cut to nsf outer tyre side wall

Fail 22 Feb 2013 100,001 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

engine/gearbox oil leaks

slight play in nsf wheel bearing

small cut to nsf outer tyre side wall

Pass 5 Mar 2011 100,002 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 100,001 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

front wipers a little poor

nsf mudflap slightly insecure

power steering box damp

rear shock top bushes deteriorating

wiriung under vehicle slightly insecure

Pass 10 Jun 2009 100,005 miles

All brake ferrules corroded

Brake pedal anti slip worn

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front differential leaking oil

Front numberplate cracked

Front swivels leaking

General corrosion to underside of vehicle chassis and suspension components.

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 28 May 2009 100,005 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

All brake ferrules corroded

Brake pedal anti slip worn

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front differential leaking oil

Front numberplate cracked

Front swivels leaking

General corrosion to underside of vehicle chassis and suspension components.

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 99,999 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 99,999 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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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L71 HKX 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 50%.

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 L71 HKX, 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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L71 HKX is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 December 1993.

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