MOT Status
ValidMileage
205,618 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
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
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))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
offside seat belt has some fraying
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))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)
Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
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
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
rear number plate in poor condition
steering box damp
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
airfilter box loose
rear number plate in poor condition
steering box damp
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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