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L326 ATN

1994 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

169,989 mi
Last recorded169,989 miles
Recorded on26 May 2020
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL326 ATN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 26 May 2020 169,989 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis at tie bar mount and shock mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis at tie bar mount and shock mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis at tow bar mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Floor not fully secure both sides at front mount corroded and holed (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 May 2019 169,139 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2018 167,857 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 167,645 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 167,313 miles

Body has slight corrosion chassis been plated!! (6.1.B.2)

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

steering box leaking fluid

Pass 25 Apr 2015 166,867 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 166,400 miles

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 163,650 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 163,646 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 23 May 2011 158,125 miles

Nearside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Propshaft component defective

Fail 23 May 2011 158,109 miles

Offside Drag link end 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) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Propshaft component defective

Pass 19 Feb 2010 149,218 miles

SLIGHT SEEPAGE FROM POWER STEERING BOX

Fail 3 Feb 2010 149,217 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 140,780 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 140,780 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 1 Nov 2007 134,586 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 134,586 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 125,239 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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L326 ATN is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 L326 ATN, 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 L326 ATN registered?

L326 ATN is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 February 1994.

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