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M216 XKU

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

110,982 mi
Last recorded110,982 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM216 XKU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 110,982 miles

exhaust tailpipe mounting chattering

long travel on parking brake lever

oil seepage

rear tyres perished and 12 years old

Fail 27 Feb 2026 110,967 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting at base of drivers footwell (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play offside idler arm ball joint dust boot split (2.1.3 (b) (i))

exhaust tailpipe mounting chattering

long travel on parking brake lever

oil seepage

rear tyres perished and 12 years old

Pass 7 Mar 2025 108,027 miles

long travel on parking brake lever

nearside headlight dim

oil seepage

Fail 24 Feb 2025 108,011 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

long travel on parking brake lever

nearside headlight dim

oil seepage

Pass 11 Jan 2024 105,822 miles

brake pipes across rear axle are corroded

engine oil level on minimum mark

oil seepage - various

Pass 20 Jan 2023 100,958 miles

front tyres perished

oil seepage

rear shock absorbers top bushes worn

Fail 12 Jan 2023 100,921 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulkhead (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

engine oil level on minimum mark

front tyres perished

oil seepage

rear shock absorbers top bushes worn

Pass 18 Jan 2022 95,347 miles

front tyres perished - replace soon

noise from auxillary drive belt area

oil seepage

slight wear in various steering joints

various corroded brake pipes

Pass 20 Jan 2021 92,566 miles

corrosion to engine bay and floor pans

nearside front drag link end dust boot in poor condition

nearside front tyre perished

offside wiper split

oil seepage

reverse light inoperative

Pass 10 Jan 2020 90,505 miles

belt noise from engine

handbrake only just adequate - advise investigation

oil seepage

various body damage

various brake pipes corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2019 87,646 miles

oil seepage

squeak from drivebelt general area

various body damage

corrosion to rear of both front inner wheel arch areas

nearside door outer handle operation poor,advise investigation

Pass 9 Jan 2018 86,619 miles

exhaust leaking

offside rear and nearside rear tyre valves poor

oil seepage

slight wear in various steering joints

various body damage

Pass 29 Dec 2016 80,528 miles

both rear tyre valves perishing

centre consul/arm rest insecure

near side drag link ball joint dust boot perished

slight play in drop arm/drag link steering joints

slight seepage at off side front hub seal

Pass 15 Jan 2016 75,341 miles

Slight play in rear diff pinion

Pass 28 Jan 2015 71,994 miles

lightly corroded brake pipes

n/s/f washer jet aim poor

p/s hoses damp with oil misting

slight play in drop arm ball joint

Fail 26 Jan 2015 71,994 miles

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

lightly corroded brake pipes

n/s/f washer jet aim poor

p/s hoses damp with oil misting

slight play in drop arm ball joint

Pass 29 Jan 2014 69,422 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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M216 XKU is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 M216 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 M216 XKU?

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What year was M216 XKU registered?

M216 XKU is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is M216 XKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for M216 XKU shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does M216 XKU have outstanding finance?

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