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DAZ 6427

1994 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

195,715 mi
Last recorded195,715 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2019
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDAZ 6427
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2019 195,715 miles

oil leak but not excessive

Fail 21 Oct 2019 195,714 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

oil leak but not excessive

Pass 25 Oct 2018 194,981 miles

Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed nearside and offside (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

bonnet cable stretched or sticking

Fail 23 Oct 2018 194,975 miles

Emissions not tested excessive smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))

Fuel pipe leaking under bonnet (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced central outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed nearside and offside (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

bonnet cable stretched or sticking

Pass 16 Oct 2017 194,791 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened wearing thin (3.5.1i)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering box drop arm area (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 10 Oct 2017 194,790 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated cord visable (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated cord visable (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened wearing thin (3.5.1i)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering box drop arm area (2.3.3b)

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

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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DAZ 6427 is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 DAZ 6427, 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 DAZ 6427 registered?

DAZ 6427 is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 June 1994.

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