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L273 OEV

1994 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2017
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

100,107 mi
Last recorded100,107 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2016
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL273 OEV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2016 100,107 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 2 Jan 2015 100,009 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2013 103,405 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 96,907 miles

bulkhead corroded

engine oil leak

excess play in rear propshaft yoke

front axle oil leak

slight oil leak from both front swivels

Fail 4 Jan 2013 96,905 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

bulkhead corroded

engine oil leak

excess play in rear propshaft yoke

front axle oil leak

slight oil leak from both front swivels

Pass 17 Dec 2011 93,307 miles

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

both front swivel oil seals leaking slightly

both rear brake discs corroded

bulkhead corroded

chassis corroded in general

slight oil leak at rear axle

some corrosion to rear crossmember

Pass 23 Dec 2010 90,402 miles

slight wear on front + rear brake discs

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 OEV is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OEV, 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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What year was L273 OEV registered?

L273 OEV is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 March 1994.

Is L273 OEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for L273 OEV shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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