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L381 OWR

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

132,917 mi
Last recorded132,917 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2019
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL381 OWR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 9 Aug 2019 132,917 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis rail/rear crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt A arm on axle (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Axle insecure such that stability is impaired tie bar mount corroded to excess (5.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Power steering component insecure and steering adversely affected steering arm on steering box (2.1.5 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front swivels leaking

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Steering damper bushes weak

Pass 6 Aug 2018 132,559 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 131,581 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 131,013 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 127,758 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 122,684 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 3 Jul 2014 122,671 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 117,990 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 112,434 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 109,369 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 109,364 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 17 May 2010 103,041 miles

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

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

Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

w/screen wipers split

Pass 30 May 2009 94,144 miles

slight wear front propshaft 'uj' (rearmost)

Fail 18 May 2009 94,138 miles

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

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

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

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

slight wear front propshaft 'uj' (rearmost)

Pass 21 May 2008 86,748 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 108,549 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

slight play at o/s steering damper bush

Pass 22 May 2006 73,761 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER SHOULDER.

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE VARIOUS CUTS AND SPLITS IN TREAD.

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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L381 OWR is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 L381 OWR, 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 L381 OWR registered?

L381 OWR is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 January 1994.

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