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L763 XTC

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

134,470 mi
Last recorded134,470 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL763 XTC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 134,470 miles

Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 15 Dec 2025 134,470 miles

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 125,558 miles

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

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Dec 2024 125,558 miles

Nearside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 124,041 miles

all tyres have slight perishing

some rust near pedal box but outside of 30cm

Pass 13 Dec 2022 123,947 miles

some rust near pedal box

Pass 23 Dec 2021 123,879 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2021 123,878 miles

Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded peddel box (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 123,838 miles

hand brake on limit

tracktor joints leaking

Fail 4 Dec 2020 123,838 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

hand brake on limit

tracktor joints leaking

Pass 6 Nov 2019 123,778 miles

earth fault rear lights

head lights cloudy

tractor joints leaks

tyres old and missshaped

Fail 30 Oct 2019 123,774 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

earth fault rear lights

head lights cloudy

tractor joints leaks

tyres old and missshaped

Pass 19 Oct 2018 123,753 miles

n/s/r shocker upper bush has slight play

o/s/f tractor joint leaking

Pass 25 Sep 2017 123,715 miles

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

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

all four tyres starting to split

Pass 19 Sep 2016 123,626 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

all four tyres starting to split

oil leak

Pass 23 Sep 2015 122,622 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both front tyres split

engine oil leak

rear diff leaking oil

top rear axle ball joint slight play

Pass 20 Aug 2014 121,385 miles

Nearside Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside + offside floors corroded

Fail 20 Aug 2014 121,385 miles

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

Nearside Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside + offside floors corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2013 118,389 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all four tyres going out of shape

Fail 27 Aug 2013 118,389 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all four tyres going out of shape

Pass 30 Aug 2012 115,815 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 113,458 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 110,902 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 107,966 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 105,348 miles

rear axle oil leak

steering dampner missing

Pass 14 Sep 2007 100,447 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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L763 XTC is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 L763 XTC, 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

How do I check the history of L763 XTC?

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What year was L763 XTC registered?

L763 XTC is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is L763 XTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for L763 XTC shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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