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L256 XAM

1994 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

205,618 mi
Last recorded205,618 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL256 XAM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 205,618 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 197,570 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2024 197,570 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2023 193,983 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres (5.2.3 (e))

axle swivel dust cover deteriorate

Pass 1 Nov 2022 190,790 miles

Boot lid component corroded but not likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both lamps (4.4.3 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2021 185,380 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

offside seat belt has some fraying

Pass 3 Nov 2020 180,737 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Steering arm deformed but serviceable drop arm joint has wear (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2019 173,175 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2018 166,930 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 159,148 miles

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Pass 22 Oct 2016 151,814 miles

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2015 144,128 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 138,240 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2013 131,352 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Track rod 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.B.7)

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

slight wear drop arm joint

Pass 17 Apr 2012 127,940 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2011 123,749 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 118,644 miles

Oil leak

rear number plate in poor condition

steering box damp

Pass 21 Apr 2009 113,855 miles

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

Oil leak

airfilter box loose

Pass 29 Apr 2008 109,223 miles

rear number plate in poor condition

steering box damp

Pass 2 May 2007 105,277 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 100,004 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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L256 XAM is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 L256 XAM, 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 L256 XAM registered?

L256 XAM is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 May 1994.

Is L256 XAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for L256 XAM shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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