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L375 XLT

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

208,423 mi
Last recorded208,423 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL375 XLT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 208,423 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight damage (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 204,765 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight damage (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 200,636 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Nov 2023 200,627 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged brake hose insecure (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 197,699 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive from engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive from gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Oil leak, but not excessive from transfer box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated a frame (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material next to spring mount (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material next to spring mount and calliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

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

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 23 Nov 2022 197,689 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure perished to the extent cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive from engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive from gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Oil leak, but not excessive from transfer box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated a frame (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material next to spring mount (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material next to spring mount and calliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

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

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 194,247 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive rear engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts in tread / large flints embedded in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing / age cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Nov 2021 194,247 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive rear engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts in tread / large flints embedded in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing / age cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 188,343 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Rear of engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Transfer box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced main rail, lower face adjacent to rear cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear crossmember area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced main rail ,lower face ,adjacent to rear cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear cross member area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2020 188,343 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Rear of engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Transfer box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced main rail, lower face adjacent to rear cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear crossmember area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced main rail ,lower face ,adjacent to rear cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear cross member area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 183,833 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Oil leak, but not excessive Main gear box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear cross member area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 179,769 miles

corrosion to offside front lower floor pan

corrosion to rear chassis cross tow bar member

Fail 20 Nov 2018 179,767 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine 7.53 (8.2.2.2 (b))

corrosion to offside front lower floor pan

corrosion to rear chassis cross tow bar member

Pass 26 Oct 2017 171,294 miles

Nearside Front tyre close to legal limit

Nearside front drag link gaiter perished cracked

corrosion to front to rear metal brake pipe

corrosion to offside and nearside rear axle metal brake pipes

dampness to injection pump

Fail 25 Oct 2017 171,285 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine 4.75 (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear tail pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front tyre close to legal limit

Nearside front drag link gaiter perished cracked

corrosion to offside and nearside rear axle metal brake pipes

Pass 19 Oct 2016 162,885 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2016 162,885 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine 3.68 (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords several places (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords in several places (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 153,590 miles

offside rear tyre perished cracking in tread and sidewalls

Fail 14 Oct 2015 153,590 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine 4.00 (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside rear tyre perished cracking in tread and sidewalls

Pass 7 Nov 2014 144,109 miles

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

fuel tank seams damp

os mirror slightly loose

osr tyre cracked and perished in tread

Fail 25 Oct 2014 143,869 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both windscreen wipers split

fuel tank seams damp

oil leak around cylinder 4 injector area

os mirror slightly loose

osr tyre cracked and perished in tread

Pass 22 Oct 2013 135,327 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 25 Sep 2013 135,326 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 132,678 miles

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

slight corrosion offside bulkhead by servo.

Fail 9 Aug 2012 132,649 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

slight corrosion offside bulkhead by servo.

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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L375 XLT is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 L375 XLT, 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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L375 XLT is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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