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L641 XFB

1994 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

221,148 mi
Last recorded221,148 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL641 XFB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 221,148 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2025 219,305 miles

Oil leak

all tyres starting to perish and crack

Pass 14 Mar 2024 217,061 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2023 214,516 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Coolant hose rubbing through on bracket at top, front of engine

Drivers' door corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corrosion around suspension mounting points of chassis on both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Around body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corrosion around suspension mounting points of chassis on both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Body mounts on either side of cross beam corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Residual fuel around fuel injectors

Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2023 214,494 miles

Fuel system component leaking Multiple leaks around injectors (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Just in front of upper cross beam, hole in chassis on top and bottom of cross section. Inner side of chassis also thin (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Excessive corrosion to body - rear of front wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Passenger's seat with a defective structure Rear left bracket broken (6.2.6 (a) (i))

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

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Coolant hose rubbing through on bracket at top, front of engine

Drivers' door corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corrosion around suspension mounting points of chassis on both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Around body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corrosion around suspension mounting points of chassis on both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Body mounts on either side of cross beam corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2022 212,376 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2021 212,361 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced with in 30 cm of coil spring (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced with in 30 cm of coil spring (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle O/S/R service brake reading low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underbody, chassis and floors advancing corrosion. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 209,472 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2019 206,744 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan ( under brake pedal ) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2018 203,094 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced chassis out riggers corrosion (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play could be top or bottom pivots (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported clips broken where brake pipe is attacted to rear axle (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush has deep cracks but no movement found (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

both front out riggers corroded and holed

fuel tank damp

off side front floor and bulkhead corroded and perforated

Fail 8 Oct 2018 203,089 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg by steering and suspension mount (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced chassis out riggers corrosion (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play could be top or bottom pivots (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported clips broken where brake pipe is attacted to rear axle (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush has deep cracks but no movement found (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

both front out riggers corroded and holed

fuel tank damp

off side front floor and bulkhead corroded and perforated

Pass 6 Oct 2017 199,306 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 195,123 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 189,578 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 183,748 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 177,761 miles

Front Brake has a slight discharge of oil (3.6.E.1)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 6 Oct 2012 171,593 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

drivers footwell starting to corrode

Pass 6 Oct 2012 171,593 miles

drivers footwell starting to corrode

Fail 26 Sep 2011 166,557 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 166,557 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 162,749 miles

o/s lower bulkhead outer skin corroded

Fail 6 Oct 2010 162,714 miles

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

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

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

o/s lower bulkhead outer skin corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2009 154,759 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 154,738 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 150,656 miles

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

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

drivers floor corroded through

steering box drop arm ball joint gaiter split/torn

Pass 3 Jul 2007 145,931 miles

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

power steering box has signs of minor oil seapage and drop arm ball joint gaiter split

Pass 4 Jul 2006 135,842 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 135,842 miles

Offside Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

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

oil leak from offside swivel hub but not contaminated brakes

Pass 29 Jun 2005 123,898 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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L641 XFB is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in White 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 L641 XFB, 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 L641 XFB registered?

L641 XFB is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 July 1994.

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The MOT history for L641 XFB 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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