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L273 GAX

1994 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests34 (20 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

233,834 mi
Last recorded233,834 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL273 GAX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 14 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 233,834 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

battery box holed and corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2025 229,277 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 10 Feb 2025 229,273 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Arm which mounts to bottom part of axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 227,421 miles

Metal box under chassi excessively corroded

Fail 16 Sep 2024 227,416 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function Detached itself (5.3.2 (b))

Metal box under chassi excessively corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2024 223,533 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe feeding hose by suspension turret (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe feeding hose by suspension turret (1.1.11 (c))

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

Speedometer operation impaired (7.8 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2024 223,530 miles

Offside Front Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure panhard rod mounting bracket onto steering box bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe feeding hose by suspension turret (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe feeding hose by suspension turret (1.1.11 (c))

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

Speedometer operation impaired (7.8 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 219,132 miles

Hazard warning tell-tale is not a flashing light (4.9.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe to hose corroded along side turret mounting area (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe to hose corroded along side turret mounting area (1.1.11 (c))

Speedometer operation impaired (7.8 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2023 219,129 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt broken (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Intermediate drop arm likely to become detached securing nut loose (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Hazard warning tell-tale is not a flashing light (4.9.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe to hose corroded along side turret mounting area (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe to hose corroded along side turret mounting area (1.1.11 (c))

Speedometer operation impaired (7.8 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 212,398 miles

Hazard warning tell-tale is not a flashing light (4.9.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Speedometer operation impaired (7.8 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2021 212,396 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering box drop arm likely to become detached (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Hazard warning tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Speedometer operation impaired (7.8 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 205,401 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2020 205,401 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering box drop arm likely to become detached (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 May 2019 197,289 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 15 May 2019 197,289 miles

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 May 2018 192,619 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 188,756 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 183,468 miles

offside body mount corroded

Fail 10 Jun 2015 183,468 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

offside body mount corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2014 176,373 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 Jun 2014 176,373 miles

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

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 169,593 miles

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jun 2012 161,270 miles

Oil leak

front diff weeping

front spots not operating correctly

Fail 29 May 2012 161,270 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

front diff weeping

front spots not operating correctly

Pass 29 Jun 2011 155,297 miles

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

Oil leak

front number plate cracked

Fail 28 Jun 2011 155,297 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Oil leak

front number plate cracked

Pass 3 Jun 2010 147,349 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2010 147,332 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 140,596 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2009 140,338 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 134,370 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2007 128,063 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 11 May 2006 122,884 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 122,884 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

oil leak

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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L273 GAX is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 L273 GAX, 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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L273 GAX is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 May 1994.

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