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L356 REW

1994 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

145,077 mi
Last recorded145,077 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2023
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL356 REW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2023 145,077 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 144,642 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 144,518 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2021 144,517 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 143,128 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 141,701 miles

Front both swivel joints weeping

Offside Rear chassis corroded not in pre scibed area

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2019 141,701 miles

Front both swivel joints weeping

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

Offside Rear chassis corroded not in pre scibed area

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2013 131,982 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 124,395 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 124,392 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 118,127 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2011 118,127 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 112,308 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 112,307 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 104,593 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 100,461 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 96,055 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/r tyre cracking on inner wall ply or cords not exposed

Pass 30 Aug 2006 90,199 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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L356 REW is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 L356 REW, 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 L356 REW registered?

L356 REW is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 1994.

Is L356 REW safe to buy?

The MOT history for L356 REW shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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