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L336 EEL

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,146 mi
Last recorded133,146 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL336 EEL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2026 133,146 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2026 133,146 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2025 125,899 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2025 125,847 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and light loose (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 4 Jun 2025 125,754 miles

Fuel system component leaking possible fuel pump area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning and a very slight flicker (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear diff weeping oil

Pass 3 Jun 2024 113,987 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2023 109,017 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak

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

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

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 27 Jun 2023 109,011 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak

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

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

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 104,480 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 101,125 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 96,249 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 90,854 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded axle pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis member (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Propshaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing front prop shaft,, rear uj bolts loose,,, recommend attention

Vehicle structure slightly damaged within 30cm of towbar mounting o/s and n/s rear chassis member ends (6.6.6)

n/s/f baulk head corroded,,, recommend attention

o/s and n/s front seat belts, slight fluffing

reverse light not working

Fail 15 Feb 2018 90,852 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped axle pipe,, recommend cable tie (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings out rigger (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded axle pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis member (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Propshaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing front prop shaft,, rear uj bolts loose,,, recommend attention

Vehicle structure slightly damaged within 30cm of towbar mounting o/s and n/s rear chassis member ends (6.6.6)

n/s/f baulk head corroded,,, recommend attention

o/s and n/s front seat belts, slight fluffing

reverse light not working

Pass 21 Feb 2017 85,466 miles

Oil leak

Fail 20 Feb 2017 85,460 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Feb 2016 79,090 miles

Offside Front Upper Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

engine/gearbox oil leak

Pass 19 Feb 2015 72,261 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 65,939 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 60,817 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 52,256 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Feb 2012 52,250 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 40,681 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 29,715 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 17,927 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2009 17,918 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2008 6,602 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 6,602 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 100,000 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 100,000 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 23 May 2006 89,029 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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L336 EEL is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 L336 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 L336 EEL registered?

L336 EEL is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 April 1994.

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