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L380 UEU

1994 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

129,216 mi
Last recorded129,216 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2016
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL380 UEU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2016 129,216 miles

Front centre exhaust mount deteriorated

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 5 Oct 2016 129,216 miles

Front centre exhaust mount deteriorated

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 27 Jun 2015 127,359 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Jun 2015 127,359 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Jun 2014 125,207 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Jun 2013 123,052 miles

advise footbrake and handbrake travel , bodywork damage

Pass 23 Jun 2012 119,418 miles

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

oil seepage from o/s/f swivel hub unit

Pass 23 Jun 2011 116,697 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 113,698 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 110,171 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 103,722 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Propshaft component defective

Upper Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

exhaust outlet at mid point of vehicle

screenwash bottle insecure

Fail 12 Jun 2008 103,704 miles

Brake servo damaged and function impaired (3.6.A.2c)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Propshaft component defective

Upper Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

exhaust outlet at mid point of vehicle

screenwash bottle insecure

slight lift in rear axle upper joint

small cuts in all tyres

Pass 16 Jun 2007 191,952 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 188,120 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 UEU is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 UEU, 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 L380 UEU registered?

L380 UEU is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 January 1994.

Is L380 UEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for L380 UEU shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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