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L389 EHB

1994 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

238,738 mi
Last recorded238,738 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2020
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL389 EHB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 2 Jan 2020 238,738 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier battery box excessively corrosion (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn sliding joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft badly damaged (6.1.7 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn sliding joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Prop shaft bearing likely to break up (6.1.7 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Towbar is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft damaged but serviceable (6.1.7 (e))

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

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 233,382 miles

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

Nearside Front brake back plate missing

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

battory box corr/holed

chassis rusty

rear cross member rusty

steering box damp

Fail 22 Jan 2019 233,382 miles

Nearside Front Body mounting fixings insecure (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour damaged (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Body mounting fixings insecure out rigger/floor (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

chassis rusty

rear cross member rusty

steering box damp

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

Nearside Front brake back plate missing

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

battory box corr/holed

Pass 3 Jan 2018 227,136 miles

Nearside Rear s/a cover part missing

Oil leak ()

Rear chassis and cross member rusty

Rear prop shaft worn

Fail 19 Dec 2017 227,136 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Power steering component(s) leaking steering box (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear s/a cover part missing

Oil leak ()

Rear chassis and cross member rusty

Rear prop shaft worn

Pass 27 Jan 2017 221,722 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear cross member rusty and out riggers

front floors corr/holed

steering box damp

Fail 26 Jan 2017 221,722 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high wont adjust (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak ()

Rear cross member rusty and out riggers

front floors corr/holed

steering box damp

Pass 28 Jan 2016 214,602 miles

chassis surface rust

n/s/f brake back plate missing

o/s rear cross member corr/holed

oil leek

Fail 28 Jan 2016 214,602 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

chassis surface rust

n/s/f brake back plate missing

o/s rear cross member corr/holed

oil leek

Pass 16 Jan 2015 206,825 miles

Suspect engine and gear box oil leaks.

Transmission hand brake drum contaminated in oil.

some movement in adjustable tow bar bracket.

Exhaust down pipe contaminated with oil.

Fail 6 Jan 2015 206,815 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

O/s/r wheel bearing some play/wear.

Suspect engine and gear box oil leaks.

Transmission hand brake drum contaminated in oil.

some movement in adjustable tow bar bracket.

Exhaust down pipe contaminated with oil.

Pass 23 Dec 2013 199,999 miles

Both rear bump stop missing.

Adjustable towbar locating pin slightly worn (6.6.5b)

Large amount of oil around transmission brake drum area.Suspect output seal gearbox.

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Slight play o/s swivel hub assembly.

Severe engine oil leak. ontaminating exhaust down pipe and 1st pipe.

Fail 17 Dec 2013 199,990 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Adjustable towbar locating pin slightly worn (6.6.5b)

Both rear bump stop missing.

Large amount of oil around transmission brake drum area.Suspect output seal gearbox.

Nail o/s/f tyre

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Slight play o/s swivel hub assembly.

Steering box output seal displaced.

Severe engine oil leak. ontaminating exhaust down pipe and 1st pipe.

Pass 7 Jan 2013 193,180 miles

Pitman arm ball joint gaiter in poor condition

Some play both front wheel bearings

Steering box damp and slight play

Pass 3 Jan 2012 184,498 miles

Hand brake travel more than normal for this type vehicle

N/s/r bump stop missing

Rear prop shaft uj badly worn and sliding joint worn.

Some corrosion n/s/r chassis leg

n/s track rod end slight play

o/s/r bump stop in poor condition

Pass 20 Oct 2010 175,077 miles

Both front metal b rake pipes very close to spring on full lock.

Engine oil leak.

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

O/s/f tyre perished and in poor condition.

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

Slight leak steering box

Fail 16 Oct 2009 167,432 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

chassis axles and brake lines heavily undersield

front brake pipes corroding

oil leak from rear of engine

slight frayin seat belts

Pass 16 Oct 2009 167,432 miles

chassis axles and brake lines heavily undersield

front brake pipes corroding

oil leak from rear of engine

slight frayin seat belts

Pass 4 Dec 2007 161,218 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 161,218 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Jul 2006 148,209 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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L389 EHB 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 57.1%.

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 L389 EHB, 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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L389 EHB is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 March 1994.

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