MOT Status
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77,573 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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))
Nearside Rear brake disc has slight surface rust
Offside Rear brake disc has slight surface rust
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
Nearside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside rear (3.5.1i)
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)
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)
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)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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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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L649 XDS is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 April 1994.
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