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L401 XDE

1994 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

189,671 mi
Last recorded189,671 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2017
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL401 XDE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2017 189,671 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 183,467 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 178,898 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 173,125 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 167,051 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 165,993 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 164,821 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 164,821 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 May 2009 164,065 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 22 May 2008 158,367 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 158,367 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2007 151,884 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 151,884 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 May 2006 139,912 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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L401 XDE is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 L401 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.

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What year was L401 XDE registered?

L401 XDE is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 January 1994.

Is L401 XDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for L401 XDE shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L401 XDE have outstanding finance?

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