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L358 AWP

1994 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

187,145 mi
Last recorded187,145 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL358 AWP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 187,145 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 181,479 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 179,265 miles

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

no warning lights on dash time of test

Pass 31 Jan 2019 171,812 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2019 171,812 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s and n/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 166,666 miles

Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush o/s and n/s (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Jan 2018 166,666 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush o/s and n/s (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2017 159,912 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2017 159,912 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 144,078 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 144,078 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint front propshaft (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 131,037 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 121,918 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 121,918 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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L358 AWP is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 L358 AWP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L358 AWP registered?

L358 AWP is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 April 1994.

Is L358 AWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for L358 AWP shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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