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L190 UPN

1994 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

48,279 mi
Last recorded48,279 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2016
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL190 UPN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2016 48,279 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

oil leaks from engine

rear brake discs rusty

Fail 10 Mar 2016 48,279 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

oil leaks from engine

rear brake discs rusty

Pass 11 Mar 2015 47,771 miles

Rear axle stabiliser bush worn on nearside

Pass 12 Mar 2014 46,784 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 12 Mar 2014 46,784 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 46,152 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

both rear brake discs slightly pitting

offside front hub seal slightly weeping

Pass 7 Feb 2012 44,373 miles

ADVISE N /S and O/S headlamp light output dull did n ot affect thew beam immage

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 41,687 miles

ADVISE N/S and O/S front headlamps starting to rust inside

ADVISE N/S and O/S shock absorbers starting to leak

ADVISE N/S front wheel bearing has slight play

Fail 25 Feb 2011 41,687 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

ADVISE N/S and O/S front headlamps starting to rust inside

ADVISE N/S and O/S shock absorbers starting to leak

ADVISE N/S front wheel bearing has slight play

O/S front step has broken ? corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2010 39,282 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 13 Feb 2009 35,342 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 35,342 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 33,894 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Upper Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

o/s/f tyre has cut in tread block

Fail 22 Feb 2008 33,894 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Upper Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

o/s/f tyre has cut in tread block

Pass 21 Feb 2007 31,719 miles

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 21 Feb 2007 31,719 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 23 Feb 2006 27,495 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 27,494 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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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L190 UPN is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 L190 UPN, 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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L190 UPN is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 March 1994.

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