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EPL 986

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2022
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

70,582 mi
Last recorded70,582 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2021
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEPL 986
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 24 Sep 2021 70,582 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 67,182 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 66,163 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 62,903 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 61,117 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 53,751 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 48,887 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 40,524 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jun 2013 30,666 miles

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

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

Oil leak

slight play in n/s front sphere

Pass 21 Jun 2012 23,029 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 19,795 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 11,536 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 7,812 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 3,225 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 10,001 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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EPL 986 is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 EPL 986, 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 EPL 986 registered?

EPL 986 is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 May 1994.

Is EPL 986 safe to buy?

The MOT history for EPL 986 shows 15 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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