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L402 EPA

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests35 (20 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

156,881 mi
Last recorded156,881 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL402 EPA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 15 fail
Fail 16 Jul 2026 156,881 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced hole in chassis next to bump stop (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded all 4 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member on rear corroded in hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front axle leaking

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2025 156,537 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front rusty A pillar. bulkhead area

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive centre chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive centre chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 May 2025 156,477 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength next to spring mount, behind brake hose mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength next too trailing arm front mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Body, A pillar area corroded under windscreen

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near steering damper (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis legs and rear tow bar area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2024 156,207 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear b/pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all 4 corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 May 2023 155,888 miles

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

Coil spring corroded all 4 springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 155,348 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split on end (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front bulkhead corroded

Nearside Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

all brake pipes corroded

Fail 27 May 2022 155,348 miles

Central Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ball joint on top of diff rear axle (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced holes marked in white on main chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split on end (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front bulkhead corroded

Nearside Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

all brake pipes corroded

Pass 27 May 2021 154,902 miles

Slight corrosion on metal brake pipes

Various repairs noted to chassis members

Fail 24 May 2021 154,888 miles

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn front prop shaft rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Various repairs noted to chassis members

Pass 1 Jun 2020 154,407 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slight corrosion on all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Extensive repairs have been carried out to vehicle chassis.

Fail 26 May 2020 154,407 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering off side gear box cross member mounting area (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear 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

Offside Fuel hose leaking excessively or a risk of fire engine area (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear 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

Brake pipe slightly damaged all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 May 2019 153,404 miles

Corrosion on chassis on various section not affecting steering or brakes at present and along rear cross member in area of tow bar

Offside Rear tyre starting to perish

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

Slight play in front prop shaft rearward joint and general play in transmission

Fail 15 May 2019 153,404 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering central area (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Corrosion on chassis on various section not affecting steering or brakes at present and along rear cross member in area of tow bar

Offside Rear tyre starting to perish

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

Slight play in front prop shaft rearward joint and general play in transmission

Pass 25 May 2018 151,685 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 150,120 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 150,120 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2016 148,246 miles

Corrosion on metal brake pipes

Corrosion on rear chassis members and rear cross member

Slight engine oil leaks

Fail 20 May 2016 148,000 miles

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

Corrosion on metal brake pipes

Corrosion on rear chassis members and rear cross member

Slight engine oil leaks

Pass 8 Jun 2015 145,766 miles

brake pipes getting corroded

Fail 20 May 2015 145,762 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Corrosion on metal brake pipes

Engine oil leaks

Pass 11 Jun 2014 142,240 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

front to rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded at rear

Fail 22 May 2014 141,979 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

front to rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded at rear

Pass 22 May 2013 138,198 miles

front wiper blades deteriorating

Fail 22 May 2013 138,198 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 11 May 2012 133,531 miles

Corrosion on front bumper and push bar

Heavey corrosion on rear brake discs

Slight corrosion on metal brake pipes

Slight oil misting on steering damper

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

Fail 11 May 2012 133,531 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Corrosion on front bumper and push bar

Heavey corrosion on rear brake discs

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

Slight corrosion on metal brake pipes

Slight oil misting on steering damper

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

Pass 12 May 2011 126,881 miles

Corrosion on front and rear metal brake pipes

Corrosion on rear brake discs inner faces

Slight oil missting on steering damper

Slight power steering oil loss from steering box

Fail 11 May 2011 126,881 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Corrosion on front and rear metal brake pipes

Corrosion on rear brake discs inner faces

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Rear shockabsorber dust covers corroded

Slight oil missting on steering damper

Slight power steering oil loss from steering box

Pass 12 May 2010 120,561 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 21 May 2009 113,199 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 105,898 miles

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

corrosion to rear x member (not within loadbearing point)

slight corrosion to o/s/f chassis outrigger

Fail 31 May 2008 105,872 miles

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

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

corrosion to rear x member (not within loadbearing point)

slight corrosion to o/s/f chassis outrigger

Pass 25 May 2007 97,018 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

slight corrosion on rear chassis crossmember around tow bar bracket

slight oil loss from steering box

Fail 25 May 2007 97,018 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Corrosion across rear chassis in area of tow bar mountings.Slight oil loss from power steering box area

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 May 2006 89,869 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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L402 EPA is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 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 L402 EPA, 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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L402 EPA is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 May 1994.

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