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L382 ATN

1994 Land Rover Defender

Maroon Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

183,841 mi
Last recorded183,841 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2018
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL382 ATN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2018 183,841 miles

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

STEERING DAMPER BUSH

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced REAR CROSS MEMBER (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2018 183,841 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

STEERING DAMPER BUSH

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced REAR CROSS MEMBER (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced REAR CROSS MEMBER (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 178,086 miles

Rear Exhaust Mounting Broken but Still Supported

Pass 1 Jul 2016 169,737 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 169,736 miles

Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Nearside Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis leg/outrigger mounting in front of rear axle (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings passenger front footwell/floor (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded door cill (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil hub oil seal leaking (3.5.1h)

Offside Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis leg/outrigger in front of rear axle (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 28 May 2016 169,489 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering next to rear roll bar mount (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion coil spring turrets upper (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 166,056 miles

Possible slight leak from front shock absorbers.

Rear inner brake pads appear to be wearing close to limit.

Pass 3 Mar 2014 155,803 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 143,595 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

chip to nearside headlamp lense

corrosion forming to all coil springs

corrosion forming to nearside and offside rear out riggers near body mounts

Fail 25 Feb 2013 143,595 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

chip to nearside headlamp lense

corrosion forming to all coil springs

corrosion forming to nearside and offside rear out riggers near body mounts

Pass 1 Mar 2012 136,588 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 134,230 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 200,956 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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L382 ATN is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Maroon with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 L382 ATN, 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 L382 ATN registered?

L382 ATN is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 February 1994.

Is L382 ATN safe to buy?

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