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E3 XLR

1994 Land Rover Defender

Grey Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

101,748 mi
Last recorded101,748 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2024
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE3 XLR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2024 101,748 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 101,613 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 101,588 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear axle centre support balljoint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 101,130 miles

Rear axle support ball joint dust cover perished

Signs of corrosion on drivers floor panel

front number plate fitted in windscreen

slight blow from left hand exhaust down pipe

Fail 23 Jun 2017 101,106 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Tail silencer blowing (7.1.2)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. Both front seats (5.1.1)

Steering retaining device insecure Steering box mounting bolt lock tabs not knocked over (2.2.C.1g)

Rear axle support ball joint dust cover perished

Signs of corrosion on drivers floor panel

front number plate fitted in windscreen

slight blow from left hand exhaust down pipe

Pass 1 Jul 2016 100,474 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)

Fail 1 Jul 2016 100,474 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 97,555 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 93,719 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 89,563 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 87,222 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 84,601 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 80,194 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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E3 XLR is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1994 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 120,267 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 E3 XLR, 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 32 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was E3 XLR registered?

E3 XLR is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is E3 XLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for E3 XLR shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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