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L399 XDE

1994 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2785cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2018
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

24,433 mi
Last recorded24,433 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2017
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL399 XDE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,785cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2017 24,433 miles

modified vehicle

Pass 30 Aug 2014 24,157 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 23,997 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 23,785 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 23,539 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 98,777 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 95,949 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2006 95,949 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

4 x tyres walls slight abbrasions

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

some smoke on acceleration

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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L399 XDE is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,785cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 L399 XDE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of L399 XDE?

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What year was L399 XDE registered?

L399 XDE is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 January 1994.

Is L399 XDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for L399 XDE shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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