MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
152,057 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH (4.4.3 (a))
OFFSIDE FRONT OUT RIGGER SLIGHTLY CORRODED
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)
Slight oil leaks
signs of under body corrosion
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Non standard brake components fitted
Non standard suspension fitted
Number plate lights dim
Signs of light corrosion to chassis/underbody
Slight oil leak from front differential pinion seal.
Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside rear coil spring weak
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Slight play in all wheel bearings
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
nearside front hub leaking
engine oil leaks
Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak
Steering drop arm lower ball joint cover adrift
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 XVC is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.
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 XVC, 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 XVC registered?
L256 XVC is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 May 1994.
Is L256 XVC safe to buy?
The MOT history for L256 XVC shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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