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L357 OWB

1994 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

184,368 mi
Last recorded184,368 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2024
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL357 OWB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2024 184,368 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2023 175,282 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 155,210 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 153,894 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 147,750 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 15 Jan 2020 147,750 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which significantly reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 133,055 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2019 132,971 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2016 200,000 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 200,000 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 200,000 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 198,591 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

hazard lamp tell tale lamp dim

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

slight weep from steering box

surface corrosion to chassis sections/rear body crossmember/underside components

tyre sidewalls perishing

water ingress to offside headlamp

Fail 5 Mar 2013 198,588 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

hazard lamp tell tale lamp dim

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

slight weep from steering box

surface corrosion to chassis sections/rear body crossmember/underside components

tyre sidewalls perishing

water ingress to offside headlamp

Pass 23 Feb 2012 195,415 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

front tyres perishing

hazard tell tale dim

rear body support crossmember slightly corroded

slight play in offside rear hub bearing

Fail 22 Feb 2012 195,415 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

front tyres perishing

hazard tell tale dim

rear body support crossmember slightly corroded

slight play in offside rear hub bearing

Pass 28 Mar 2011 108,208 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2006 169,743 miles

offside front seatbelt slight fluffing

offside rear view mirror cracked but view to rear OK

rear numberplate in poor condition

Fail 4 Dec 2006 169,743 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

brake pipes over rear axle rusty

front numberplate secured to grill with nylon ties

front pads getting low

nearside rear shock absorber bushes worn

offside door mirror cracked but view to rear OK

offside rear brake anti-squeek springs in poor condition

offside rear brake noisey in operation

oil leak from engine

play in offside rear hub bearing

rear numberplate in poor condition

rear pads getting low

rear steering link balljoints (both sides) have slight play not considered excessive

Pass 3 Dec 2005 157,616 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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L357 OWB 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 73.7%.

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 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 L357 OWB, 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 L357 OWB registered?

L357 OWB is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 January 1994.

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