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L346 OEC

1994 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2019
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

785 mi
Last recorded785 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2018
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL346 OEC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2018 785 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2018 785 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering arm deformed (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Steering wheel rim fractured (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 180,003 miles

All under side covered in oil and grease

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed both hinges (6.2.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center box (7.1.2)

Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed both hinges (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Rear passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and close bottom hinge (6.2.B.2)

Offside Rear passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and close bottom hinge (6.2.B.2)

Rear axle top mount ball joint leaking gease

oil leak from transfer box front shaft

several oil leaks from engine and gearbox

Pass 10 Jun 2016 180,008 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

corrosion on chassis

Fail 10 Jun 2016 180,008 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

corrosion on chassis

Pass 25 Jun 2015 180,000 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2015 180,009 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 180,007 miles

Prop shaft UJ worn

Fail 19 May 2014 180,007 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 May 2013 180,007 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 180,007 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 14 May 2012 178,215 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2012 178,215 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 168,125 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2010 159,089 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 159,089 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 19 May 2009 150,788 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 150,788 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2008 141,588 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 141,588 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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 22 May 2007 130,153 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 130,153 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 May 2006 117,826 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 117,826 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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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L346 OEC is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 L346 OEC, 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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L346 OEC is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 April 1994.

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