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M23 XCL

1994 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

151,529 mi
Last recorded151,529 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2018
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM23 XCL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2018 151,529 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Central Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside bulkhead corroded and holed but not within prescribed areas

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both shock bushes have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2018 151,529 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam swivel hub pin (5.1.2 (d) (i))

Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting both rear chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both rear body mount tubes (6.1.1 (c) (i))

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Central Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside bulkhead corroded and holed but not within prescribed areas

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both shock bushes have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

hand brake travel

Pass 16 Aug 2017 146,438 miles

Oil leak Engine oil leak from vacuum pump ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 16 Aug 2017 146,438 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded T piece to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking Brake pipe joint onto flexi (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Oil leak Engine oil leak from vacuum pump ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 144,823 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 143,517 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2015 143,510 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 31 May 2013 140,840 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 May 2013 140,840 miles

Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same shape (1.7.6)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 May 2012 136,042 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 136,009 miles

Ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2011 132,840 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2011 132,839 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 128,486 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 124,439 miles

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

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

slight dampness of oil around hand brake unit

Fail 24 Apr 2009 124,438 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

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

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

slight dampness of oil around hand brake unit

Pass 25 Apr 2008 121,646 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 11,693 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 116,991 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2006 112,494 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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M23 XCL is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Blue 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 M23 XCL, 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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M23 XCL is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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