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L707 XCC

1994 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

78,480 mi
Last recorded78,480 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2021
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL707 XCC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2021 78,480 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 76,366 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Jun 2020 76,366 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced 30cm steering component[chalk marked] (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced 30cm of suspension component[chalk marked] (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 73,042 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2019 73,042 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 68,880 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 65,757 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Body has slight corrosion o/s and n/s crossmember (6.1.B.2)

Fail 22 Jun 2017 65,676 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings o/s and n/s outriggers (6.1.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Body has slight corrosion o/s and n/s crossmember (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 64,307 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 62,834 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Jun 2015 62,834 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 61,840 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 61,840 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 60,238 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 60,238 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 59,205 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 57,801 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 10 Jun 2011 57,801 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 54,837 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

handbrake travel

n/s/f hub ball joint slight leak of oil from seal

Fail 26 May 2010 54,794 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Oil leak

handbrake travel

n/s/f hub ball joint slight leak of oil from seal

Pass 26 May 2009 52,704 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 52,704 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 27 May 2008 50,367 miles

slight oil leak from n/s/f swivel hub

Pass 1 Jun 2007 47,372 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 47,299 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

air filter mountings brocken

n/s/f. o/s/r. and n/s/r tyre walls cracking but not deep enough to reach ply or cord

Pass 31 May 2006 42,985 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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L707 XCC is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 L707 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.

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L707 XCC is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 April 1994.

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