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M520 XNK

1994 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

90,221 mi
Last recorded90,221 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2016
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM520 XNK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2016 90,221 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play nearside front and offside front (2.5.A.3c)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 15 Apr 2016 90,211 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear crossmember inner and outer faces (6.6.6)

Front wheel bearing has slight play nearside front and offside front (2.5.A.3c)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 89,900 miles

chip in windscreen

oil leaks

Pass 16 Apr 2014 89,631 miles

o/s/f hub oil seal weaping

very rustey underneath

Pass 25 Apr 2013 89,233 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 87,095 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 4 Oct 2011 87,087 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Towbar component excessively corroded (6.6.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 85,813 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 84,020 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 83,247 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2007 81,758 miles

front discs worn

Pass 9 Oct 2006 80,041 miles

Oil leak

bulb out in no plate lamp

n/s/f brake disce corroded

o/s/f hub weeping

steering pipes corroded

Fail 19 Oct 2005 78,301 miles

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

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

clutch pedal faulty

corrosion in power steering pipes

slight brake swerve to o/s

Pass 19 Oct 2005 78,301 miles

clutch pedal faulty

corrosion in power steering pipes

slight brake swerve to o/s

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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M520 XNK is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M520 XNK, 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 M520 XNK registered?

M520 XNK is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 August 1994.

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