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XDZ 9412

1993 Land Rover Defender

Maroon Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

225,557 mi
Last recorded225,557 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXDZ 9412
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 225,557 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis corroded and multiple repairs. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2025 225,556 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis corroded close to spring upper mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Rear crossmember. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis corroded and multiple repairs. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 219,532 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 209,741 miles

Central Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Play in ball joint top of axle (rear) (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 31 Jul 2018 209,741 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both front (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam both front (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached excessively worn top bush (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp not working staying on all the time (4.2.1 (a))

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

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers likely to become detached detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear axle top ball joint play

Pass 17 Jul 2017 195,940 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 185,511 miles

both body mountings behind front axle corroding

most of chassis is corroding.

oil leak from steering box

steering box leaking

Fail 30 Dec 2015 185,217 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush top (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

both front outriggers holed and corroded

oil leak

rear propshaft rear u/j worn

Pass 1 Dec 2014 180,229 miles

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

both sides chassis rails.body supports.outriggers and suspension mountings very rusty

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 17 Nov 2014 180,221 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Vehicle structure has excessive damage seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

both sides chassis rails.body supports.outriggers and suspension mountings very rusty

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 173,324 miles

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

both chassis rails very rusty

o/s rear brake disc rusty

Fail 31 Oct 2013 173,317 miles

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

Offside Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

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

both chassis rails very rusty

o/s rear brake disc rusty

Pass 16 Nov 2012 169,472 miles

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s headlight reflective surface deteriated

rear discs very rusty

Fail 16 Nov 2012 169,465 miles

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

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s headlight reflective surface deteriated

rear discs very rusty

Pass 24 Nov 2011 165,107 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 165,100 miles

Front Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

Offside Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 160,185 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 22 Nov 2010 160,183 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2009 154,556 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2008 147,514 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 145,533 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2007 145,533 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 3 Sep 2007 145,531 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

nearside front steering sphear leaking

Pass 6 Sep 2006 139,537 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 139,537 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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XDZ 9412 is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Maroon with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 XDZ 9412, 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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XDZ 9412 is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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