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L336 MEP

1994 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Feb 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

94,793 mi
Last recorded94,793 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2019
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL336 MEP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2019 94,793 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive clutch slave (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all 4 ()

parking brake tell tale not working

retread tyres fitted all round

Fail 1 Mar 2019 94,793 miles

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

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering wheel rim likely to become detached snapped off (2.2.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive clutch slave (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all 4 ()

parking brake tell tale not working

retread tyres fitted all round

Pass 31 Mar 2017 94,793 miles

Front Propshaft universal joint worn Front uj ()

Front Propshaft universal joint worn Rear uj ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn Front uj ()

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn Rear uj ()

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all wheels ()

Fail 30 Mar 2017 94,793 miles

Intermediate drop arm insecure Steering box (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Front Propshaft universal joint worn Front uj ()

Front Propshaft universal joint worn Rear uj ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn Front uj ()

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn Rear uj ()

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all wheels ()

Fail 12 Jan 2017 94,793 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute All (1.4.A.2g)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Front Propshaft universal joint worn Both on front prop ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in both prop shafts

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn Both on rear prop ()

Pass 27 Oct 2015 89,554 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 88,411 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2014 88,411 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 86,045 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 85,225 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 26 Nov 2012 85,201 miles

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

Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 83,767 miles

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

slight leak from o/s/f hub seal

Pass 2 Dec 2010 82,808 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 78,695 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2008 73,889 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 27 Nov 2008 73,885 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 70,057 miles

rear x member corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2006 66,262 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 63,192 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight play in drop arm ball joint

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 MEP is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 L336 MEP, 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 MEP registered?

L336 MEP is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 January 1994.

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