MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
159,042 miAbove average mileage for this year
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some corrosion to front outriggers
some damage to windscreen but not affecting drivers view
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS
Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
corrosion to both front outriggers but not in a prescribed area
some damage to windscreen but not affecting drivers view
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
advise rear exhaust section clamp loose
advise slight travel on footbrake
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
advise rear exhaust section clamp loose
advise slight travel on footbrake
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
brake pedal has slight travel
offside front seal slightly leaking
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
offside front seal slightly leaking
Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
brake pedal spongy
chipped screen
slight play nearside front and rear wheel bearings
slight play nearside front, front trackrod end
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
brake pedal spongy
chipped screen
damp offside front shock
slight play nearside front and rear wheel bearings
spare flat
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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M45 XCL is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.
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 M45 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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What year was M45 XCL registered?
M45 XCL is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 August 1994.
Is M45 XCL safe to buy?
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