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L299 EWP

1994 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

118,523 mi
Last recorded118,523 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2024
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL299 EWP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2024 118,523 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2024 118,523 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2023 110,747 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 102,302 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 93,878 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 85,332 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 84,482 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 83,242 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 81,679 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 79,894 miles

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

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

rear x member corroded, no tow bar fitted, not with in 30cm of suspension mount

Pass 25 Nov 2011 77,777 miles

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

Rear X member corroded and holed. Not with in a perscribed area and no tow bar fitted

Fail 23 Nov 2010 76,057 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 76,057 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 73,098 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

rear crossmember corosion holed tow bar not fitted at test

Fail 10 Nov 2009 73,044 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

rear crossmember corosion holed tow bar not fitted at test

Pass 17 Nov 2008 69,486 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 69,486 miles

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

Offside Front Steering component excessively corroded and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Fail 15 Nov 2007 66,038 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2007 66,038 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2006 61,211 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2005 56,067 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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L299 EWP is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 L299 EWP, 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 L299 EWP registered?

L299 EWP is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L299 EWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for L299 EWP shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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