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EDZ 8668

1994 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

101,553 mi
Last recorded101,553 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2021
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEDZ 8668
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2021 101,553 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2021 101,553 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 101,400 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 100,923 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 100,365 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 99,424 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 97,431 miles

Offside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 94,613 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 91,234 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 89,400 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2013 89,800 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2012 86,291 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 83,826 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 80,980 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 77,196 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 75,549 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2007 63,717 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 49,777 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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EDZ 8668 is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 EDZ 8668, 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 EDZ 8668 registered?

EDZ 8668 is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 September 1994.

Is EDZ 8668 safe to buy?

The MOT history for EDZ 8668 shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EDZ 8668 have outstanding finance?

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