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M27 XCL

1994 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,724 mi
Last recorded118,724 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM27 XCL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 118,724 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2025 117,229 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 114,088 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2024 114,086 miles

Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Rear reflector missing both sides (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2016 111,864 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded on offside front caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

rear cross member very rusty

Pass 6 Aug 2015 105,832 miles

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

oil filter very rusty

rear cross member corroded

screen damaged

Fail 5 Aug 2015 105,832 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

oil filter very rusty

rear cross member corroded

screen damaged

Pass 5 Aug 2014 101,054 miles

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake pipes greased

oil filter rusty

power steering pipes rusty

rear crossmember corroded

Fail 31 Jul 2014 100,944 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake pipes greased

oil filter rusty

power steering pipes rusty

rear crossmember corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2013 97,719 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

brake pipes greased

oil filter rusty

Fail 30 Jul 2013 97,480 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

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

Oil leak

brake pipes greased

oil filter rusty

Pass 20 Aug 2012 91,737 miles

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

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

Oil leak

all brake pipes greased

oil filter rusty

Fail 14 Aug 2012 91,733 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Oil leak

all brake pipes greased

oil filter rusty

Pass 21 Jul 2011 84,060 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 76,551 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 69,945 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 65,402 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Jul 2008 65,402 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 59,507 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 59,507 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin retaining device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Aug 2006 51,847 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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M27 XCL is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M27 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M27 XCL registered?

M27 XCL is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1994.

Is M27 XCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for M27 XCL shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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