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M201 XCK

1994 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

141,909 mi
Last recorded141,909 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2009
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM201 XCK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 28 Aug 2009 141,909 miles

Longtitudinal brake pipe to rear slightly corroded/partly hidden not inspected

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Slight damage to front number plate

Pass 28 Aug 2009 141,909 miles

Longtitudinal brake pipe to rear slightly corroded/partly hidden not inspected

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Slight damage to front number plate

Pass 2 Sep 2008 138,820 miles

Damage to front registration plate not excessive.

Deterioration of windscreen wiper blades not excessive.

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 134,312 miles

Steering drop arm ball joint has slight wear

Wear in n/s wiper spindle adapter

Pass 29 Aug 2006 130,332 miles

Damage to front registration plate not excessive.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Outer surface of n/s and o/s rear brake discs corroded though still serviceable.

Small amount of wear in steering drop arm ball joint not excessive.

Wear in n/s windscreen wiper spindle adapter not excessive.

Pass 31 Aug 2005 124,764 miles

Damage to front registration plate not excessive.

Possible slight fuel leak from tank area - advise rechecking with higher level of fuel in tank.

Wear in wiper spindle adapters not excessive.

Fail 31 Aug 2005 124,764 miles

Damage to front registration plate not excessive.

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

Possible slight fuel leak from tank area - advise rechecking with higher level of fuel in tank.

Wear in wiper spindle adapters not excessive.

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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M201 XCK is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 M201 XCK, 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

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What year was M201 XCK registered?

M201 XCK is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 September 1994.

Is M201 XCK safe to buy?

The MOT history for M201 XCK shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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