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L612 XWP

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

220,334 mi
Last recorded220,334 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL612 XWP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 220,334 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2025 214,953 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 209,386 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 203,633 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 198,723 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 194,016 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 190,287 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 185,401 miles

Offside Front Brake pedal wearing smooth brake pedal rubber wearing on one edge (1.1.2 (c))

Fail 26 Jul 2019 185,401 miles

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Ball joint rubber on top of rear axle steady arm badly perished (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Bulb working but debris inside glass causing it not to illuminate number plate (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pedal wearing smooth brake pedal rubber wearing on one edge (1.1.2 (c))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements Needs slight jiggling to make operate (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 179,393 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2018 179,393 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 172,769 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion foot well (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion footwell (6.1.B.2)

Fail 27 Jul 2017 172,769 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion foot well (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion footwell (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 166,375 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 160,020 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2015 160,020 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 153,534 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 153,534 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 146,079 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 140,315 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 140,315 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 137,143 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2011 137,143 miles

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 133,938 miles

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

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

Oil leak from O/S of engine.

Oil leak from rocker cover gasket.

Fail 2 Mar 2010 133,938 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Oil leak from O/S of engine.

Oil leak from rocker cover gasket.

Pass 19 Dec 2008 129,726 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 124,888 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 118,298 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 110,261 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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L612 XWP is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 L612 XWP, 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

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What year was L612 XWP registered?

L612 XWP is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 January 1994.

Is L612 XWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for L612 XWP shows 29 tests with a 72.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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