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L151 XTC

1994 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

61,832 mi
Last recorded61,832 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2020
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL151 XTC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2020 61,832 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2020 61,658 miles

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

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))

Rear Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected shocker mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and functionality of the braking system is affected engine bay area on fire wall (1.1.21 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected panel with radius (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper tyre wearing on edge

Nearside Rear brake disc backing plate loose

Offside Front Inner tyre wearing on edge

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

general corrosion on chassis and under body

Pass 13 Feb 2019 58,723 miles

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

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

Offside suspension bump stop missing.

Pass 12 Feb 2018 56,173 miles

Oil leak from steering box ()

Oil leak from sump ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion n/s and o/s front chassis (6.1.A.1)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 53,536 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2017 53,533 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 50,627 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2016 50,621 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Brake pump/compressor drive system defective no servo assistance (3.6.F.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Feb 2015 48,457 miles

Offside Rear passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and close (6.2.B.2)

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

child seats nsf and nsr

Pass 8 Feb 2014 47,141 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

n/s/r brake disc back plate loose but not insecure to the extent that it would fail under normal driving conditions

Pass 9 Feb 2013 44,862 miles

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

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

n/s/f and o/s/f swivel housings damp/greasy

rear coil spring retaining cups corroded

Fail 9 Feb 2013 44,862 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

n/s/f and o/s/f swivel housings damp/greasy

rear coil spring retaining cups corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2012 42,722 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 42,303 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 41,049 miles

nearside rear tyre sidewall perished

Fail 23 Jul 2010 410,498 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

nearside rear tyre sidewall perished

Pass 19 Sep 2007 36,584 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Sep 2007 36,584 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Oct 2006 34,618 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 34,612 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Oct 2005 31,755 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2005 31,744 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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L151 XTC is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 L151 XTC, 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 L151 XTC registered?

L151 XTC is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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The MOT history for L151 XTC shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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