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L691 XCC

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

49,398 mi
Last recorded49,398 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL691 XCC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 49,398 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2025 49,287 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2024 48,753 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 48,377 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2022 48,377 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 48,010 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 47,899 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 47,616 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 46,646 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 46,428 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 45,969 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 45,893 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 45,893 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 45,624 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 45,003 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 44,372 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 43,290 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 42,513 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 41,635 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 40,969 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 39,359 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2006 38,447 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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L691 XCC is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 L691 XCC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of L691 XCC?

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What year was L691 XCC registered?

L691 XCC is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 June 1994.

Is L691 XCC safe to buy?

The MOT history for L691 XCC shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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