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H5 EBX

1994 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2023
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

198,107 mi
Last recorded198,107 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2022
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH5 EBX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2022 198,107 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive crossmember support behind sill coroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper bulkhead corroded near door hinge

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

Nearside Front road wheel coroded

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear road wheel coroded

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower bulkhead lower section near floor

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front road wheel coroded

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear road wheel coroded

Fail 17 Jan 2022 198,107 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive crossmember support behind sill coroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper bulkhead corroded near door hinge

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

Nearside Front road wheel coroded

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear road wheel coroded

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower bulkhead lower section near floor

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front road wheel coroded

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear road wheel coroded

Pass 1 Feb 2017 196,772 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Fail 1 Feb 2017 196,772 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 196,118 miles

bulk head showing signs of corrosion

clutch pedal anti slip missing

nsf and osf swivels starting to leaK

Fail 23 Dec 2015 196,118 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

bulk head showing signs of corrosion

clutch pedal anti slip missing

nsf and osf swivels starting to leaK

Fail 18 Apr 2014 194,260 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2014 194,260 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 194,108 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has slight wiper mark on it.

Pass 3 Feb 2012 190,610 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 185,153 miles

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

chassie changed

Fail 8 Mar 2011 130,540 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

genral corrosion thought truck

Pass 13 Sep 2008 167,107 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 148,476 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 148,476 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 20 May 2006 133,164 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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H5 EBX is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 H5 EBX, 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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H5 EBX is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 January 1994.

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