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IIG 1727

1994 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

114,729 mi
Last recorded114,729 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2024
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationIIG 1727
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2024 114,729 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 114,484 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Perished (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Perished (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 114,455 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 114,283 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 114,133 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2013 170,011 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2013 170,011 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 169,732 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 May 2012 169,732 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 160,218 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 160,218 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 152,661 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 147,515 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 147,478 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

dust cover o/s/r anti-roll bar link

Pass 27 Feb 2008 138,639 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 20 Feb 2008 138,416 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 132,391 miles

bad oil leak from engine

front discs corroded

front tyre near limit

o/s/f tractor joint leaking

o/s/f window does not open

rear diff pinon oil seal leaking

rear discs corroded

side steps are rotten

small amount of play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 26 Jun 2007 132,391 miles

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

bad oil leak from engine

front discs corroded

front tyre near limit

o/s/f tractor joint leaking

o/s/f window does not open

rear diff pinon oil seal leaking

rear discs corroded

side steps are rotten

small amount of play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 7 Jun 2007 132,372 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

bad oil leak from engine

front discs corroded

front tyres near limit

o/s/f tractor joint leaking

o/s/f window does not work

rear diff pinon oil seal leaking

rear discs corroded

side steps are rotten

small amount of play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 10 Aug 2006 128,868 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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IIG 1727 is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 IIG 1727, 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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IIG 1727 is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 June 1994.

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