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L138 XVL

1994 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2024
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

147,012 mi
Last recorded147,012 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2023
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL138 XVL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2023 147,012 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 146,583 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 146,010 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 145,616 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Sep 2020 145,610 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 145,242 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

n/s/f and o/s/f body corroded

Fail 26 Sep 2019 145,236 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

n/s/f and o/s/f body corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2018 144,597 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 143,768 miles

Front Axle slightly corroded

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly deterioratet

Fail 26 Sep 2017 143,752 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Axle slightly corroded

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly deterioratet

Pass 15 Sep 2016 142,481 miles

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

Nearside Front wiper blade slight smearing

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front hub seal slight leak

Offside Rear tyre perished

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2015 141,513 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

Play in prop shaft universal joint

Fail 16 Sep 2015 141,494 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired outrigger (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

Play in prop shaft universal joint

Pass 10 Sep 2014 140,262 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 139,192 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 137,882 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 Sep 2012 137,872 miles

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

Brake vacuum build up too slow (3.3.E.6)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Rear Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Sep 2011 136,377 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 136,363 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 134,658 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 133,072 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 131,534 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2007 126,984 miles

Adv. as per test No 172317557231

Fail 14 Sep 2007 126,804 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front propshaft sliding joint badly worn.

N/S/F flasher lens getting discoloured.

Rear section of exhaust heavily corroded.

Slight oil leak from both front axle tractor joints.

Pass 11 Sep 2006 115,732 miles

Dust covers on rear shock absorbers corroded

Fail 7 Sep 2006 115,580 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Dust covers on rear shock absorbers corroded.

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

Slight oil leak O/S/F hub oil seal.

Pass 20 Sep 2005 106,471 miles

Both rear shock absorber dust covers rusted.

Metal brake pipes across rear axle & to front flexible hose connections getting rusty.

Slight free play in both front wheel bearings.

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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L138 XVL is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 L138 XVL, 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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L138 XVL is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 June 1994.

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