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L74 XAD

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

181,313 mi
Last recorded181,313 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL74 XAD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 181,313 miles

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

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

nearside front and rear brake disc slightly oil contaminated

Pass 11 Nov 2024 177,703 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 174,570 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 171,694 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 168,023 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 164,055 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock Absorber bush worn

Nearside Rear Slight oil leak onto brake disc from oil seal on axle

Pass 5 Nov 2019 160,032 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2019 160,031 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt from steering box (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail pipe missing (6.1.2 (a))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated axle leaking (1.1.13 (b))

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working when side lights are on (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front slight leak from hub seal

Pass 26 Oct 2018 155,273 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential unit (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2018 155,272 miles

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Fuel pipe union leaking engine (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Hazard warning switch inoperative does not operate the offside of vehicle (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases by manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front hub seal leaking

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential unit (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 150,912 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2016 145,497 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play Steering arm joint (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play Drop link ball joint (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 141,433 miles

Nearside Front Child seat fitted to seat unable to make full inspection of seat belt

Nearside Rear Oil seal leaking

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

Fail 23 Oct 2015 141,433 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Child seat fitted to seat unable to make full inspection of seat belt

Nearside Rear Oil seal leaking

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

Pass 6 Nov 2014 137,181 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 137,106 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 132,409 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 126,727 miles

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

Slight oil leak on nearside front hub

Pass 27 Oct 2011 121,623 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 116,210 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil Lerak at nearside front and offside rear hub seal

Pass 4 Nov 2009 110,774 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 103,558 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 103,476 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 100,009 miles

Front Front drive shaft coupling has slight play in a universal joint bearing (2.4.G.6b)

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

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Aug 2007 100,002 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Steering damper deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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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L74 XAD is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 L74 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 L74 XAD registered?

L74 XAD is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 August 1993.

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