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L715 XVK

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

179,865 mi
Last recorded179,865 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL715 XVK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 179,865 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 179,541 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Nov 2022 179,541 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering box drop arm likely to become detached (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 179,334 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 10 Nov 2021 179,334 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 178,454 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

wiper operation limited

Fail 12 Nov 2020 178,454 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

wiper operation limited

Pass 2 Nov 2019 177,696 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2018 176,503 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 30 Jul 2016 174,255 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2016 174,255 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 173,013 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 18 Jul 2015 173,013 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2014 170,630 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 170,437 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

OSR bump stop missing

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 12 Jun 2013 170,432 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

OSR bump stop missing

Offside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 16 Jun 2012 168,525 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

all 4 tyres cracked slighty

battery light on

Fail 28 May 2012 168,520 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Rear Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

All tyres slightly cracked on inner edge

Battery warning lamp on

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 160,647 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Fail 1 Jun 2011 160,647 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 154,253 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 145,035 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

signs of a coolant leak

Pass 18 Mar 2008 136,957 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 136,800 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Pass 28 Nov 2006 122,999 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Oct 2005 115,523 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2005 115,523 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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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L715 XVK is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 L715 XVK, 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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L715 XVK is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 January 1994.

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