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L277 XLM

1994 Land Rover Defender

Black Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

168,485 mi
Last recorded168,485 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL277 XLM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 168,485 miles

Nearside Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 Jun 2025 168,485 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2024 165,026 miles

Nearside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

wiper slightly smear

Pass 13 May 2023 160,060 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 159,925 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 159,923 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2020 159,792 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 159,501 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

all the suspension coil springs are corroded

fuel pipes corroded along the os chassis rail

master cylinder unit is corroded

nsr hubseal is weaping oil

Fail 21 May 2019 159,501 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

all the suspension coil springs are corroded

fuel pipes corroded along the os chassis rail

master cylinder unit is corroded

nsr hubseal is weaping oil

Fail 3 May 2019 159,496 miles

Nearside Front Brake insecure lower brake pin missing locking clip (1.1.21 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced crossmember/tow bar areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded along the o/s chassis rail ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

all the suspension springs are corroded

master cylinder unit is corroded

nsr hub seal is weaping oil

Pass 1 May 2018 159,350 miles

All metal brake pipes have surface corrossion

Underside of vehicle has surface corrossion

Fail 1 May 2018 159,350 miles

All metal brake pipes have surface corrossion

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Underside of vehicle has surface corrossion

Pass 8 Apr 2017 157,578 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2016 157,209 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Jan 2016 157,209 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 156,374 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Dec 2014 156,374 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Lower Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Nov 2013 156,018 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

rear exhaust mount broken

Fail 10 Nov 2013 156,011 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 19 Oct 2012 153,826 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 153,808 miles

Nearside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 151,540 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 151,539 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Sep 2011 151,280 miles

rear crossmember slightly corroded

Fail 6 Sep 2011 151,259 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

offside front out rigger slightly corroded

rear crossmember slightly corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2009 148,036 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 148,036 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 146,107 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 146,107 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 138,351 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2006 13,075 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

fuel pipes corroded

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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L277 XLM is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 L277 XLM, 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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L277 XLM is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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