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L377 PWX

1994 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

138,562 mi
Last recorded138,562 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2021
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL377 PWX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2021 138,562 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 9 Jun 2021 138,562 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 138,231 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 137,405 miles

Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both sides (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides all bushes (2.4.G.2)

all four tyres perishing on outer sidewalls

battery carrier corroded

Fail 8 May 2018 137,404 miles

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

Central Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both sides chassis (2.4.A.3)

Front Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both sides (2.7.4)

Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides all bushes (2.4.G.2)

all four tyres perishing on outer sidewalls

battery carrier corroded

Pass 3 May 2017 152,695 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 127,407 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 123,677 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

all tyre walls cracking

Fail 7 May 2015 123,546 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

all tyre walls cracking

n/s rear brake performance poor

Pass 1 May 2014 119,853 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

all tyres cracking on side walls

o/s front brake binding slightly

Fail 23 Apr 2014 119,792 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

all tyres cracking on side walls

o/s front brake binding slightly

Pass 2 May 2013 117,144 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear spring seats on diff housing slightly weakened

Fail 2 May 2013 117,144 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear spring seats on diff housing slightly weakened

Pass 8 May 2012 113,823 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

hand brake poor

Pass 19 May 2011 110,860 miles

all brake discs in poor condition

very rear prop u/j joint worn

Fail 11 May 2011 110,825 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Offside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

all brake discs in poor condition

very rear prop u/j joint worn

Pass 17 May 2010 106,401 miles

Slight oil leak

Pass 7 May 2009 100,087 miles

Engine oil leak.

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 98,085 miles

slight leak from power steering pump pipes

steering damper bush slightly worn

Fail 5 Oct 2007 98,017 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

slight leak from power steering pump pipes

steering damper bush slightly worn

Pass 18 Oct 2006 95,611 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 95,572 miles

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

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

Nearside Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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L377 PWX is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 L377 PWX, 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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L377 PWX is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 May 1994.

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