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L303 LWL

1994 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

92,361 mi
Last recorded92,361 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2023
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL303 LWL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2023 92,361 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear crossmember & chassis corroded in places

Pass 29 Apr 2022 91,999 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear crossmember & chassis rusty in places

Pass 15 Apr 2021 91,852 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2020 91,831 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear crossmember & chassis rusty in places

Pass 27 Apr 2019 91,813 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 91,228 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 90,526 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 90,526 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 90,483 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 90,483 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Hole in Chassis where tow bar mounts to (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated unable to carry out brake test (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 May 2015 90,173 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 8 Apr 2014 90,076 miles

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

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

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

stages of corrosion to o\s\r of chassis member

Pass 8 Apr 2014 90,076 miles

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

stages of corrosion to o\s\r of chassis member

Pass 6 Apr 2013 89,773 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2013 89,773 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 89,593 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2012 89,593 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 89,235 miles

N\s\r & o\s\r brake discs slightly rusty

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 88,852 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 87,713 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 86,663 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 85,297 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 83,625 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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L303 LWL is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 L303 LWL, 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 L303 LWL registered?

L303 LWL is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 May 1994.

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