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L319 XAG

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

90,059 mi
Last recorded90,059 miles
Recorded on30 May 2018
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL319 XAG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2018 90,059 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 2 May 2017 79,458 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 60,673 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 58,022 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 55,926 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 55,578 miles

heavy corrosion on power steering pipes

heavy surface corrosion on all road springs and suspension components

heavy surface corrosion on chassis - all sections

hole and corrosion at o/s of front chassis crossmember tube

oil leak on engine

oil leak on o/s/f tractor joint

some play in n/s/f tractor joint top and bottom pins/bushes - advise check regularly for further wear

vin plate insecure

Fail 20 Dec 2011 55,574 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

heavy corrosion on power steering pipes

heavy surface corrosion on all road springs and suspension components

heavy surface corrosion on chassis - all sections

hole and corrosion at o/s of front chassis crossmember tube

oil leak on engine

oil leak on o/s/f tractor joint

slight oil leak on n/s/r shock absorber - see "fail" on same shock absorber

some play in n/s/f tractor joint top and bottom pins/bushes - advise check regularly for further wear

vin plate insecure

Pass 21 Dec 2010 54,781 miles

heavy surface corrosion on all road springs

heavy surface corrosion on o/s and n/s chassis sections (front to rear) and all outrigger sections

heavy surface corrosion on power steering pipes

heavy surface corrosion on rear chassis crossmember (i.e.around tow hitch mounting)

oil leak on sump

oil leaks on o/s and n/s front tractor joints

some corrosion at o/s and n/s of mid chassis crossmember (bottom edges)

Fail 15 Dec 2010 54,749 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

"play" in o/s/f wiper spindle/arm mount

heavy surface corrosion on all road springs

heavy surface corrosion on o/s and n/s chassis sections (front to rear) and all outrigger sections

heavy surface corrosion on power steering pipes

heavy surface corrosion on rear chassis crossmember (i.e.around tow hitch mounting)

oil leak on sump

oil leaks on o/s and n/s front tractor joints

small splits in o/s and n/s front wiper blades

some corrosion at o/s and n/s of mid chassis crossmember (bottom edges)

surface corrosion on o/s/f brake pipe (into front flexible pipe)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 51,356 miles

heavy surface corrosion on all chassis sections

heavy surface corrosion on front and rear suspension components

n/s - front - track rod end boot split

play in n/s/f wheel bearing

slight damage to o/s/f wing

slight oil leak on power steering box

slight oil leaks on o/s and n/s front axle tractor joints

small split in brake pedal rubber

surface corrosion on o/s and n/s front brake pipes I.e. into front flexible pipes. - advise check regularly for further deterioration

Pass 10 Dec 2008 48,514 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 45,437 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2006 42,017 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2005 37,749 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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L319 XAG is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 L319 XAG, 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 L319 XAG registered?

L319 XAG is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 January 1994.

Is L319 XAG safe to buy?

The MOT history for L319 XAG shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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