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XOI 23

1993 Land Rover Defender

Yellow Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

79,472 mi
Last recorded79,472 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2023
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXOI 23
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2023 79,472 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 78,559 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 77,011 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2021 77,000 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2020 75,566 miles

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

Offside Front slightradial cracking

Pass 24 Jul 2019 73,655 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2019 73,644 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 70,628 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2018 70,623 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 68,246 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 68,241 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 64,556 miles

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

Nearside Front large oil leak from hub, wheel and tyre soaked on inner face, hub cap missing

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

wipers don't park automatically, can be done manually.

Pass 26 Jun 2015 58,836 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 53,546 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 52,502 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 14 Jan 2013 52,447 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 48,076 miles

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

various oil leaks

Pass 12 Nov 2010 43,469 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

nearside front indicator slightly damaged

Pass 19 Nov 2009 38,580 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 38,573 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 140,204 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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XOI 23 is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Yellow with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XOI 23, 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 XOI 23 registered?

XOI 23 is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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