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GSA 763N

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2023
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

102,677 mi
Last recorded102,677 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2022
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGSA 763N
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2022 102,677 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2021 102,657 miles

Rear Direction indicator not working Both (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 102,657 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded all coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2019 102,657 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded all coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2015 101,312 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 2 Oct 2015 101,305 miles

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 100,304 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 11 Aug 2014 100,304 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 May 2013 98,821 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 97,932 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 24 May 2012 97,931 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 6 May 2011 96,420 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 May 2011 96,420 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 95,261 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 7 May 2009 84,434 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 5 May 2009 84,430 miles

Brake pedal has excessive side movement indicating a badly worn bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 9 May 2008 76,199 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 71,774 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 65,921 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2006 65,921 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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GSA 763N is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GSA 763N, 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 GSA 763N registered?

GSA 763N is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 March 1994.

Is GSA 763N safe to buy?

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