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L327 CLJ

1994 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

53,336 mi
Last recorded53,336 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2025
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL327 CLJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Fail 5 Feb 2025 53,336 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear chassis and rear cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside front panard rod (5.3.6 (a) (i))

offside front floor corroding

windscreen chipped

Pass 15 Jan 2024 51,904 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive park brake drum oily (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both side (6.2.2 (d) (i))

auxiliary drive belt loose

corrosion outside prescribed areas

Fail 4 Jan 2024 51,882 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt A frame (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive park brake drum oily (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both side (6.2.2 (d) (i))

auxiliary drive belt loose

corrosion outside prescribed areas

Pass 14 Mar 2022 51,233 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 48,503 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2021 48,483 miles

Position lamp switch insecure (4.2.2 (b))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play drop link (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear cross member both sides (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 46,071 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2020 46,071 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 40,953 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2019 40,953 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 32,915 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2018 32,915 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 27,335 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 27,326 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 27,285 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 26,670 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 25,801 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 24,762 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 23,411 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 21,816 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 20,704 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 19,982 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 18,682 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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L327 CLJ is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 L327 CLJ, 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 L327 CLJ registered?

L327 CLJ is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 February 1994.

Is L327 CLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for L327 CLJ shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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