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L806 XRH

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests35 (20 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

100,005 mi
Last recorded100,005 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL806 XRH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 15 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 100,005 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 100,008 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 100,002 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 100,100 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 100,006 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2022 100,006 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2021 100,008 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2021 100,008 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 100,001 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2020 100,001 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 100,004 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 100,005 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 100,005 miles

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

Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired o/s and n/s (1.5.1c)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 100,001 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 100,001 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 100,009 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 100,009 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector insecure (1.5.1a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 24 Feb 2015 100,008 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 100,008 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2014 100,001 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Jan 2014 100,001 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 100,004 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 100,004 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 99,795 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 99,795 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 97,450 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 97,450 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 95,085 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 95,085 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 14 Mar 2008 92,456 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 92,456 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 90,071 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 90,071 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 87,603 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 87,603 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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L806 XRH is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 L806 XRH, 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 L806 XRH registered?

L806 XRH is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 November 1993.

Is L806 XRH safe to buy?

The MOT history for L806 XRH shows 35 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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