MOT Status
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293,462 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both (7.1.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A frame (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play A frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))
heavy underseal to underside
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play A frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))
both rear bump stops missing
heavy underseal to underside
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play A frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play A frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))
Offside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play a frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))
both rear bump stops missing
steering box damp
oil leak
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings out rigger (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
oil leak
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
n/s/f outrigger near body mount corroded
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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E23 DEF is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.
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 E23 DEF, 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 E23 DEF registered?
E23 DEF is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1994.
Is E23 DEF safe to buy?
The MOT history for E23 DEF shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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