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E23 DEF

1994 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

293,462 mi
Last recorded293,462 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE23 DEF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 293,462 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2025 293,439 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2024 293,401 miles

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))

Fail 26 Jul 2024 293,377 miles

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))

Fail 1 Jul 2024 293,354 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2020 281,762 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 270,006 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 257,470 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 245,592 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 234,282 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 223,194 miles

oil leak

Fail 12 Aug 2015 223,194 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 210,504 miles

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

n/s/f outrigger near body mount corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2013 196,997 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 184,063 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 171,248 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 158,970 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 148,040 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 135,930 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 123,595 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 106,249 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2005 92,517 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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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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