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L64 XDE

1994 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

28,743 mi
Last recorded28,743 miles
Recorded on3 May 2023
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL64 XDE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 May 2023 28,743 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2023 28,729 miles

Fuel tank insecure mounting bracket coroded (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting x-member (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 28,680 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2022 28,674 miles

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 28,546 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 27,891 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 27,087 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 26,261 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 24,938 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 24,928 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering x-member (6.1.A.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 23,554 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 23,544 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 22,083 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 21,911 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 20,799 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 19,481 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 17,988 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 16,472 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 16,472 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 15,261 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 15,240 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2007 13,986 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 13,986 miles

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

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

ALL FOUR TYRES PERISHED AND SPLITTING.

Pass 17 Mar 2006 13,257 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 13,243 miles

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

all chassis areas has slight corrosion

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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L64 XDE is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 L64 XDE, 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 L64 XDE registered?

L64 XDE is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 January 1994.

Is L64 XDE safe to buy?

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