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M255 XKU

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2395cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2019
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

44,855 mi
Last recorded44,855 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2018
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM255 XKU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,395cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2018 44,855 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2018 44,855 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2017 44,649 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 Jul 2017 44,649 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 43,895 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 43,015 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2014 43,015 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 42,872 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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M255 XKU is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,395cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 M255 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 M255 XKU?

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What year was M255 XKU registered?

M255 XKU is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is M255 XKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for M255 XKU shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does M255 XKU have outstanding finance?

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