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L335 EEL

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

34,170 mi
Last recorded34,170 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2025
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL335 EEL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2025 34,170 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff pinion seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2024 32,134 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged casing missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff pinion oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff pinion oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2023 30,147 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mount outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security central body mount outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 27,441 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe across rear axle has light corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe across rear axle has light corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Jan 2022 27,434 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe across rear axle has light corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe across rear axle has light corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 24,999 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 23,416 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2020 23,396 miles

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated axle top balljoint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2013 23,272 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 21,339 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 19,855 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 17,035 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 12,909 miles

rear n/o plate starting fade

Pass 20 Apr 2007 8,364 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 5 Apr 2006 3,274 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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L335 EEL is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 L335 EEL, 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 L335 EEL registered?

L335 EEL is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 April 1994.

Is L335 EEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for L335 EEL shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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