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L268 XVC

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

134,319 mi
Last recorded134,319 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2021
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL268 XVC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2021 134,319 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2021 134,319 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 133,843 miles

Nearside floor holed by corrosion

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

Fail 10 Mar 2020 133,843 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside floor holed by corrosion

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

Pass 7 Feb 2019 132,990 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 132,469 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 132,239 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 131,867 miles

min parking brake efficiency only just met. 17%

offside wing mirror glass cracked

Fail 10 Feb 2016 131,867 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

min parking brake efficiency only just met. 17%

offside wing mirror glass cracked

Pass 8 Oct 2014 131,458 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 130,852 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 129,494 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 126,561 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 124,033 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 121,465 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 111,738 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 101,261 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 86,859 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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L268 XVC is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 L268 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 L268 XVC registered?

L268 XVC is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 May 1994.

Is L268 XVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for L268 XVC shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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