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L380 DDW

1994 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

20,195 mi
Last recorded20,195 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2023
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL380 DDW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2023 20,195 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2022 17,259 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 26 Feb 2022 17,259 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2021 13,144 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2020 8,407 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 103,528 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2018 100,010 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 100,000 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

chassis has surface corrosion

slight oil leak

Pass 12 Nov 2014 109,000 miles
Pass 14 May 2013
Fail 7 May 2013

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Headlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)

Horn control insecure (1.6.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 100,000 miles

advise whole chassis and suspension very rusty

Pass 29 Mar 2011 100,000 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 100,000 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 100,003 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 100,000 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 100,000 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 10,001 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008 100,001 miles

Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

unable to open bonnet

Pass 9 Feb 2007

advise o/s/f metal brake pipe rusting

advise rear axle top ball joint worn

advise rear brake discs corroded on edges

advise rear chassis corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2006 100,000 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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L380 DDW is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 L380 DDW, 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 L380 DDW registered?

L380 DDW is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 March 1994.

Is L380 DDW safe to buy?

The MOT history for L380 DDW shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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