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L340 WHT

1994 Land Rover Defender

White Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2025
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

33,604 mi
Last recorded33,604 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2024
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL340 WHT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2024 33,604 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2024 33,604 miles

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

Offside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2023 33,595 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2023 33,591 miles

All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play drag link to drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 33,476 miles
Fail 10 May 2022 33,475 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 32,955 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 32,743 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 32,336 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 31,422 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 31,103 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 31,101 miles

Ball joint has excessive play steering arm ball joint (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust centre box blowing and manifold (7.1.2)

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

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm excessive play in steering box (2.2.B.1b)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 29,970 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 29,968 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 29,371 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 29,371 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 12 May 2014 28,485 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 27,474 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 26,095 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 25,737 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 24,923 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 24,919 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 May 2009 22,825 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 22,825 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 21,544 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jun 2007 20,679 miles

advisorys as test number: †481354767175

Fail 13 Jun 2007 20,679 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 22 Jun 2006 20,125 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 20,125 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

oil leak

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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L340 WHT is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in White with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 L340 WHT, 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 L340 WHT registered?

L340 WHT is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 May 1994.

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