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8860 EL

1994 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

172,631 mi
Last recorded172,631 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2023
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration8860 EL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2023 172,631 miles

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated TOP AXLE (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 172,083 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2020 172,002 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 171,183 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 170,992 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear body mount corroded/holed,all other body mounting areas in good condition

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

both front swivel joints leaking

Pass 5 Apr 2017 170,418 miles

Nearside Front floorpan corroded,not within 30cm of components

front swivel joint weeping

Fail 5 Apr 2017 170,418 miles

Nearside Front floorpan corroded,not within 30cm of components

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front swivel joint weeping

Pass 11 Apr 2016 169,363 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 162,987 miles

Front ns floor corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2013 155,237 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 149,394 miles

All light general corrosion

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Front swivels weaping

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

Fail 2 Mar 2012 149,340 miles

Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Horn is a bell (1.6.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

All light general corrosion

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Front swivels weaping

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

Pass 8 Mar 2011 141,059 miles

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

Oil leak

rear cross member corroded and holed but not in 30cm radius due to no tow bar being fitted

Fail 4 Mar 2011 141,034 miles

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

rear cross member corroded and holed but not in 30cm radius due to no tow bar being fitted

Fail 2 Mar 2010 135,427 miles

Corrosion to rear crossmember corroded

FRont swivels weaping

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Tow bar removed at time of test

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 135,427 miles

Corrosion to rear crossmember corroded

FRont swivels weaping

Nearside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Tow bar removed at time of test

Pass 3 Feb 2009 133,329 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 131,478 miles

advize both rear tyres worn close to legal requirements

Fail 15 Jan 2008 131,478 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

advize both rear tyres worn close to legal requirements

Pass 3 Jan 2007 124,854 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2005 116,051 miles

Offside Outer Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 15 Nov 2005 116,051 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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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8860 EL is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 8860 EL, 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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8860 EL is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 November 1994.

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