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L649 XDS

1994 Land Rover Defender

Yellow Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

77,573 mi
Last recorded77,573 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL649 XDS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 77,573 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2025 77,299 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2024 74,889 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 73,476 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 71,930 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 69,747 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 67,201 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 65,546 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc has slight surface rust

Offside Rear brake disc has slight surface rust

Fail 27 Aug 2018 65,528 miles

Air/vacuum reservoir damaged and function impaired not much servo operation (1.1.3 (e))

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both rear discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Cab insecure bulkhead corroded (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bottom of bulkhead (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulk head above servo (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Cab mounting fixings insecure inner sill body support corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced possible bad earth (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis corroded at x member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced crossmember corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

very slight leak at steering box

Pass 15 Sep 2017 64,184 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2017 64,184 miles

Nearside Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and offside front (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play drag link ball joint at steering box (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Towbar component excessively corroded towbar bracket on chassis (6.6.1)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 61,875 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 61,875 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour showing white light (1.4.A.2f)

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

unable to access bonnet (cable broken)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 59,873 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 59,873 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre back corroded and incomplete (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 55,969 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 52,591 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 49,604 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 49,194 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 49,194 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 48,386 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 46,908 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 45,914 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 44,998 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 43,109 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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L649 XDS is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Yellow with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L649 XDS, 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 L649 XDS registered?

L649 XDS is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 April 1994.

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