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L365 OWB

1994 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

142,138 mi
Last recorded142,138 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2023
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL365 OWB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2023 142,138 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front steps have corrosion, not considered to be structural as not part of the rolling chassis

minor oil seepages detected from engine and gearbox

Pass 22 Dec 2022 141,605 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

bulk heat and under side of car showing signs of corrosion

gear box leaking

Pass 9 Dec 2021 140,766 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 140,535 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 139,052 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 136,915 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 134,184 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 131,921 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 129,040 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 129,011 miles

Brake pedal has excessive side movement indicating a badly worn bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 124,616 miles

Both front driveshaft seals leaking

Pass 16 Aug 2013 121,368 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

o/s & n/s side bulk head coated with underseal unable to inspect

Pass 14 Jul 2012 117,581 miles

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 14 Jul 2012 117,581 miles

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

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 114,512 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 114,512 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 109,754 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 100,081 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 100,027 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 100,042 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 100,058 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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L365 OWB is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 L365 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 L365 OWB registered?

L365 OWB is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 January 1994.

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