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L879 XVV

1993 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

100,677 mi
Last recorded100,677 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL879 XVV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 100,677 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 99,609 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2024 98,331 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 97,238 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 97,083 miles

Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 96,777 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 96,527 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security above chassis number (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 95,912 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 95,428 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 95,311 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 95,311 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 93,975 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 92,706 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 91,437 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 90,034 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 88,596 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 14 Jul 2011 88,587 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 86,105 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/f swivel has slight oil leak

Pass 25 Jun 2009 83,209 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 81,709 miles

rear crossmember corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2007 79,383 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 76,259 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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L879 XVV is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 L879 XVV, 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 L879 XVV registered?

L879 XVV is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 December 1993.

Is L879 XVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for L879 XVV shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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