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M598 XCL

1994 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

96,174 mi
Last recorded96,174 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2016
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM598 XCL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2016 96,174 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

all brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 22 Aug 2014 95,770 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/f chassis outer rigger corroded

n/s/r chassis out rigger corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2013 94,116 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 92,507 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 11,079 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 89,484 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 87,656 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 86,178 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 85,060 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 83,173 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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M598 XCL is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 M598 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 M598 XCL registered?

M598 XCL is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 August 1994.

Is M598 XCL safe to buy?

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