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L382 FFX

1994 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests30 (17 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate56.7%

Mileage

204,365 mi
Last recorded204,365 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL382 FFX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 13 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 204,365 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox, transfer box and both diffs (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Fail 13 Aug 2025 204,365 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox, transfer box and both diffs (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Fail 3 Apr 2025 204,363 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases loose at turbo (6.1.2 (a))

Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases various small leaks,exhaust deteriorated in places (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed various damage on limit (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective split/deteriorated (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed various damage (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil on exhaust (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive various leaks,gearbox,rear diff etc (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

bulkhead+floor pans showing corrosion/corroded

n/s front out rigger holed

o/s front swivel joint leaking on limit

Pass 17 Apr 2024 204,369 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt box (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2024 204,363 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt box (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 202,765 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth deteriorated (1.1.2 (c))

Electrical wiring slightly deteriorated (4.11 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both on limit (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive on limit+contamination (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

bulkhead corroded/foot well

n/s front hub seal weeping on limit

o/s headlamp slightly poor

out rigger o/s holled

parking brake/brake fluid lamp illuminated

reverse lamp lens deteriorated

Fail 16 Mar 2023 202,758 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm joint (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated hub seal leaking (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth deteriorated (1.1.2 (c))

Electrical wiring slightly deteriorated (4.11 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both on limit (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive on limit+contamination (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

bulkhead corroded/foot well

n/s front hub seal weeping on limit

o/s headlamp slightly poor

out rigger o/s holled

parking brake/brake fluid lamp illuminated

reverse lamp lens deteriorated

Pass 14 Mar 2022 202,758 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth deteriorated (1.1.2 (c))

Electrical wiring slightly deteriorated (4.11 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive both front axle swivel joints leaking on limit (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both on limit (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater insecure temp retained with tape+slightly obscured (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive +rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Seat belt slightly damaged o/s+n/s (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

bulkhead corroded

fan belt loose

n/s front out rigger corroded+holed

Fail 28 Feb 2022 202,492 miles

Central Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced n/s floor/battery box,front floor well etc corroded+holled outside prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm from steering box (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth deteriorated (1.1.2 (c))

Electrical wiring slightly deteriorated (4.11 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive both front axle swivel joints leaking on limit (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both on limit (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater insecure temp retained with tape+slightly obscured (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive +rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Seat belt slightly damaged o/s+n/s (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

bulkhead corroded

fan belt loose

n/s front out rigger corroded+holed

Pass 11 Mar 2021 197,226 miles

Offside Front radius arm bushes deteriorated

Offside Front windscreen washer poor

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

Oil leak, but not excessive front and rear diff, gearbox and swivel joints (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front tyres showing wear

front floors and bulkhead corroded

slight damage to seat belts

Fail 4 Mar 2021 197,225 miles

Direction indicator not working insecure (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Indicator switch inoperative faulty (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering component leaking steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Offside Front radius arm bushes deteriorated

Offside Front windscreen washer poor

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

Oil leak, but not excessive front and rear diff, gearbox and swivel joints (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front tyres showing wear

front floors and bulkhead corroded

slight damage to seat belts

Pass 10 Jan 2020 193,813 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

drivers seat has wear

front hub seals has slight leak

rear diff has slight leak

Fail 27 Sep 2019 193,812 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases +loose (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulkhead (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking box (2.1.5 (a))

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

Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))

door hinges worn

floors etc showing corrosion

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning o/s+n/s (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad low/on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

all seatbelts have slight damage/damage

brake discs showing some deterioration

bulkhead corroded+holed

bulkhead repaired+has been filled/showing corrosion

diff leaking

front swivel joints weeping o/s on limit

n/s floor corroded and holed by body mounting

reverse light not working

tyre showing perishing

Pass 25 Jul 2018 193,820 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

all seatbelts have slight damaged

door hinges deteriorated+mounting corroded/deteriorated

floor and bulkhead corroded+holled outside prescribed area

fog light slightly damaged

handbrake on light not working

indicator switch slightly faulty/deterirated

n/s washer poor

o/s door check strap disconnected/deteriorated+doors corroded slightly

o/s front swivel joint weeping on limit

outriggers corroded+holled,body mountings etc corroded/deteriorated,bulkhead repaired with filler in places

pas steering slightly noisey

power steering box leaking on limit

reverse light not working

tow bar elec plug loose

Fail 24 Jul 2018 193,812 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

all seatbelts have slight damaged

door hinges deteriorated+mounting corroded/deteriorated

floor and bulkhead corroded+holled outside prescribed area

fog light slightly damaged

handbrake on light not working

indicator switch slightly faulty/deterirated

n/s washer poor

o/s door check strap disconnected/deteriorated+doors corroded slightly

o/s front swivel joint weeping on limit

outriggers corroded+holled,body mountings etc corroded/deteriorated,bulkhead repaired with filler in places

pas steering slightly noisey

power steering box leaking on limit

reverse light not working

tow bar elec plug loose

Pass 11 Mar 2016 186,190 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play on limit (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both(slight)+drop arm joint (2.2.B.1f)

both rear shocker upper bushes showing deterioration

bulkhead/floor,out riggers etc showing corrosion/corroded

front n/s swivel joint weeping

front radius arm bushes deteriorated

n/s front floor corroded and holled

o/s+n/s front seatbelts have slight damage

pas box leaking on limit

steering damper bush deteriorated

Fail 8 Mar 2016 186,190 miles

Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing stuck/cannot be checked (5.1.1)

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute o/s rear+side repeater (1.4.A.2g)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Front Front position lamp(s) not working both,when switched to side lights (1.1.A.3b)

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

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

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play on limit (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both(slight)+drop arm joint (2.2.B.1f)

both rear shocker upper bushes showing deterioration

bulkhead/floor,out riggers etc showing corrosion/corroded

front n/s swivel joint weeping

front radius arm bushes deteriorated

n/s front floor corroded and holled

o/s+n/s front seatbelts have slight damage

pas box leaking on limit

steering damper bush deteriorated

Pass 19 Dec 2014 177,551 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 15 Dec 2014 177,547 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has serious deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 170,389 miles

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

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

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

both rear shockers uper bushes showing deteriorstion

centre+o/s front seatbelts have some/slight damage

o/s swivel joint leaking

rear brakes noisey in operation

rear o/s light lens slightly damaged

Fail 18 Sep 2013 170,381 miles

Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

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

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

both rear shockers uper bushes showing deteriorstion

centre+o/s front seatbelts have some/slight damage

o/s swivel joint leaking

rear brakes noisey in operation

rear o/s light lens slightly damaged

Pass 13 Dec 2012 162,344 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

long travel at handbrake lever

Fail 13 Dec 2012 162,344 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

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

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

long travel at handbrake lever

Pass 2 Dec 2011 151,642 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 139,840 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Dec 2009 128,213 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 123,757 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 19 Feb 2008 123,757 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Jan 2007 115,518 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2006 110,278 miles

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

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

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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L382 FFX is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.7%.

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 L382 FFX, 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

How do I check the history of L382 FFX?

You can check the full history of L382 FFX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was L382 FFX registered?

L382 FFX is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L382 FFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for L382 FFX shows 30 tests with a 56.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L382 FFX have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on L382 FFX. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

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