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L468 XOU

1994 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests39 (19 pass, 20 fail)
Pass rate48.7%

Mileage

269,851 mi
Last recorded269,851 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL468 XOU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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50+ data points
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MOT History

19 pass 20 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 269,851 miles

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear prop...rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Apr 2026 269,820 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear prop...rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 268,499 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2025 268,499 miles

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired centre chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering locking device ineffective steering box retaining bolts (2.1.3 (d))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 266,237 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear rear tow bar removed and cross member corroded through not near any mountings

Fail 3 Apr 2024 266,236 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Power steering component insecure drop arm (2.1.5 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting offside rear also rear tow bar mount (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Electrical wiring inadequately secured at towbar (4.11 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 264,555 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2023 264,538 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 262,247 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive from engine and from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear brake pipe is crimped over a lot

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2021 262,094 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength by spring hanger marked in yellow chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Intermediate drop arm likely to become detached drop arm nut loose (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive from engine and from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear brake pipe is crimped over a lot

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 257,381 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 248,191 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2018 248,191 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Lower Steering column attachment defective to the extent that there is a serious risk of detachment uj insecure/loose (2.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Oct 2017 240,242 miles

Nearside Front hub oil leak

Fail 23 Oct 2017 240,242 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play front tie bar (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front hub oil leak

Fail 12 Oct 2017 240,081 miles

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

Front Ball joint has excessive play steering box drop arm (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play front tie bar (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (spanner) (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush o/s bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (spanner ) (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle silencer (7.1.2)

Front Ball joint has slight play steering box drop arm (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front hub oil leak

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play rear tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush upper and lower (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 233,211 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play Strongly advise (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Inner side wall cracked

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

Fail 3 Oct 2016 233,147 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt attachment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement axel to body (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member rear suspension arm (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play Strongly advise (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear body mounts

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Inner side wall cracked

Offside Rear Rear body mount corroded

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

Fail 15 Sep 2016 232,772 miles

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement AXLE TIE BAR BUSH AS MARKED FOR I.D. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded CROSSMEMBER. (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded CHASSIS BEHIND COIL SPRING. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded CHASSIS RAIL. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Rear Anti-roll bar missing MAIN BAR MISSING (2.4.G.1)

Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint AXLE A FRAME JOINT (2.4.G.2)

GENERAL CORROSION ON CHASSIS.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion OUTRIGGER (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened HEAVILY SCORED ON INNER SURFACE. (3.5.1i)

Offside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear DOOR SHUT PANEL CORRODED.

Rear BODY SUPPORT BAR CORRODED.

Pass 25 Sep 2015 220,059 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear ACROSS BODY BAR CORRODED.

Rear SEATS MISSING AT TEST.

Fail 12 Sep 2015 220,052 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings AS MARKED (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement BOTH BUSHES AS MARKED. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded CHASSIS AS MARKED. TIE BAR MOUNT (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings AS MARKED (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded AS MARKED. A.R.BAR MOUNT AREA (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear ACROSS BODY BAR CORRODED.

Rear SEATS MISSING AT TEST.

STRONGLY ADVISE.REAR PROPSHAFT REAR JOINT WORN.

Pass 11 Jun 2014 210,332 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

rear chasis corroded

rear shock absorbers worn

slight wear n/s/r wheel bearing

steering damper bushes worn

Fail 27 May 2014 210,076 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear wheel bearing worn.

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

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

Rear chassis corroded.

Rear shock absorbers worn.

Steering damper bushes worn

Pass 24 May 2013 201,551 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 201,063 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside rear axle tie bar slightly bent.

Rear upper suspention A bar to axle joint worn.

STRONGLY ADVISE,Offside rear body support bar corroded.

STRONGLY ADVISE. Offside front bulk head slightly corroded

STRONGLY ADVISE. Self leveling unit loose on mounts.

Pass 4 Apr 2012 187,336 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Mar 2011 177,377 miles

Hand brake high

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brakes noisiy

Fail 16 Mar 2011 177,377 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Ball joint ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Hand brake high

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brakes noisiy

Pass 24 Mar 2010 168,434 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

all side lamps inoperative with ingnition off

o/s n/s rear anti roll mountings have slight play

Fail 17 Mar 2010 168,283 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

all side lamps inoperative with ingnition off

o/s n/s rear anti roll mountings have slight play

Pass 2 Mar 2009 158,068 miles

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 26 Feb 2009 157,917 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2008 146,433 miles

Bonnet only secured by safety catch

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside rear tyre underinflated

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Oil leak at offside front hub

Parking lights not operating

Slight play to nearside rear wheel bearing

Steering box drop arm ball joint gaiter split

Fail 21 Feb 2008 146,431 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Bonnet only secured by safety catch

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside rear tyre underinflated

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Oil leak at offside front hub

Parking lights not operating

Slight play to nearside rear wheel bearing

Steering box drop arm ball joint gaiter split

Fail 18 Jan 2008 146,403 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak from offside front hub

Rear universal joint on front propellor shaft defective

Pass 2 Jul 2007 143,349 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 143,349 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2006 135,765 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 135,765 miles

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear shock., dust covers badly corrodrd

o/s/f tractor joint seal leaking

spare tyre flat

tiebar bent

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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L468 XOU is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 39 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 48.7%.

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 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 L468 XOU, 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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L468 XOU is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 May 1994.

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