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M207 XKU

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

87,229 mi
Last recorded87,229 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM207 XKU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 87,229 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security cab floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 87,169 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2021 87,169 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 87,165 miles

all four tyre outer sidewalls perished slightly

tail exhaust box showing corrosion / blowing very slightly

Fail 22 Jan 2020 87,165 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

all four tyre outer sidewalls perished slightly

tail exhaust box showing corrosion / blowing very slightly

Pass 21 Jan 2019 86,808 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Offside Front floor pan showing corrosion

all four tyre outer sidewalls perished slightly

Pass 16 Jan 2018 86,657 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2018 86,657 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2017 86,531 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 86,102 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 84,952 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 84,952 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 82,097 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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M207 XKU is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 M207 XKU, 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 M207 XKU?

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What year was M207 XKU registered?

M207 XKU is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is M207 XKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for M207 XKU shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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