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L967 XJU

1994 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

139,484 mi
Last recorded139,484 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2017
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL967 XJU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2017 139,484 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2017 139,480 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 136,791 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2016 136,791 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 135,834 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion All over (6.1.A.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 130,904 miles

nearside front tyre perrished

nearside front upper bulkhead corrodid

rear crossmember corrodid

rear exhaust section incomplete

Fail 3 Jun 2014 130,904 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nearside front tyre perrished

nearside front upper bulkhead corrodid

rear crossmember corrodid

rear exhaust section incomplete

Pass 8 Jun 2013 129,295 miles

centre exhaust rubber missing

nearside rear shock absorber has play in lower bush

offside front chassis outrigger corroded

rear brake discs badly corroded

steering arm bent

Fail 4 Jun 2013 129,295 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

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

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

centre exhaust rubber missing

nearside rear shock absorber has play in lower bush

offside front chassis outrigger corroded

rear brake discs badly corroded

steering arm bent

windscreen has large crack outside swept area on nearside

Pass 3 Dec 2012 127,334 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2011 122,238 miles

tyre pressure's

wear to o/s wiper spindle

n/s rear disc pitted

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

Pass 6 Dec 2010 116,792 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2010 116,736 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 111,672 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2009 111,617 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2008 106,444 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 11 Dec 2007 101,306 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 11 Dec 2007 101,306 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Dec 2006 97,046 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 96,956 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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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L967 XJU is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 L967 XJU, 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 L967 XJU registered?

L967 XJU is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 January 1994.

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