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L689 XMW

1994 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

137,100 mi
Last recorded137,100 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL689 XMW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 137,100 miles
Fail 5 May 2026 137,100 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Apr 2025 137,100 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s an n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Mar 2025 137,100 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Nov 2023 137,100 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

front bumper taped and all rubber boots perished

Pass 28 Nov 2022 137,099 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 137,090 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 136,536 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 136,423 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 136,336 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 136,208 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 135,273 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 134,795 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2013 133,776 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 131,151 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 128,526 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 125,918 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 124,066 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 121,583 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2007 118,963 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 113,073 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 97,859 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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L689 XMW is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 L689 XMW, 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 L689 XMW registered?

L689 XMW is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 July 1994.

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