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L264 XVC

1994 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2025
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

160,587 mi
Last recorded160,587 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2024
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL264 XVC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 17 Oct 2024 160,587 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2023 158,867 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2022 157,566 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 156,295 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 155,288 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 151,727 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered in waxoil (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced x member above rear axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

chassie coverd in waxoil

Pass 16 May 2018 147,574 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 11 May 2017 142,964 miles

Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush above rear axle (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 May 2016 138,430 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe from front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

rear diff slightly leaking

Pass 13 May 2015 134,517 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 May 2014 130,697 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 15 May 2013 127,085 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 16 May 2012 123,285 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 May 2011 118,815 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 21 May 2010 114,731 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 20 May 2009 109,691 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 6 May 2008 103,913 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2007 98,545 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 26 Apr 2006 93,096 miles

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

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

near side front tyre very close to suspension on full lock

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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L264 XVC is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 L264 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 L264 XVC registered?

L264 XVC is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 May 1994.

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