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M515 XKU

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

155,268 mi
Last recorded155,268 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM515 XKU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 155,268 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential has slight drip R (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides R (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 1 Nov 2025 155,157 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 152,311 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

NS and OSR side light not working on trailer socket

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front radius arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front radius arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive signs of multiple leaks around vehicle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering damper bush has some play

Fail 28 Nov 2024 152,308 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

NS and OSR side light not working on trailer socket

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front radius arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front radius arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive signs of multiple leaks around vehicle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering damper bush has some play

Fail 13 Aug 2024 152,304 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking poss pump running onto front diff (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to cailper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front engine mount poorly welded

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material body to flexy pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to cailper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear side lights on trailer socket not working on our tester

Pass 31 Mar 2023 150,720 miles

FRONT SUSPENSION RADIUS ARM BUSHES SPLITTING AND SLIGHT PLAY

N/S ENGINE MOUNT POORLY WELDED UNDERSIDE

Fail 30 Mar 2023 150,720 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH O/S/F AND N/S/F FRONT BRAKE CALIPER PIPES AND PIPE FERRULES (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel system component leaking AT REAR, PIPES RUBBING THROUGH NEAR REAR FUEL FILTER (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Fuel system component leaking DIESEL PUMP AREA (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

FRONT SUSPENSION RADIUS ARM BUSHES SPLITTING AND SLIGHT PLAY

N/S ENGINE MOUNT POORLY WELDED UNDERSIDE

Pass 14 Mar 2022 148,185 miles

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2022 148,185 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2022 148,173 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear cross member has slight corrosion. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 143,602 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 141,529 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Front bumper bar corroded

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Outer casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system corroded/deteriorated

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2019 141,529 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Front bumper bar corroded

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Outer casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system corroded/deteriorated

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 140,150 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Under body corrosion

Pass 28 Apr 2017 139,426 miles

slight underside corrosion

Pass 30 Dec 2015 138,713 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 138,682 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 137,213 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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M515 XKU is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 M515 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.

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What year was M515 XKU registered?

M515 XKU is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 December 1994.

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The MOT history for M515 XKU shows 18 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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