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L414 EHB

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

209,005 mi
Last recorded209,005 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2020
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL414 EHB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2020 209,005 miles

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

chassis is heavily undersealed

Fail 24 Mar 2020 208,963 miles

Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded flexible hose bracket (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened strut housing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt diff knucle (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Steering box insecure drop arm on box (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

chassis is heavily undersealed

Pass 6 Dec 2018 207,176 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2018 207,150 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2017 204,692 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion bulkhead (6.1.B.2)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 16 Mar 2017 204,643 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage sill (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings bulkhead (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear hubseal leaking

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Oil leak ()

coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 202,474 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2016 202,454 miles

Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Body has a projection caused by corrosion front member (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Body has a projection caused by corrosion front member (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside engine mounting bracket insecure and likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle both (6.2.B.1c)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and close (6.2.B.2)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both out rigger severally corroded (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2015 200,311 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both front hub seals

engine oil leak

gearbox oil leak

Fail 14 Jan 2015 200,311 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both front hub seals

engine oil leak

gearbox oil leak

Pass 17 Jan 2014 197,659 miles

rear tyres on 2mm

uder body rusty

Fail 8 Jan 2014 197,599 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front 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 Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

rear tyres on 2mm

uder body rusty

Fail 2 Mar 2012 190,038 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 190,038 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 186,388 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 186,331 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2010 182,761 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 173,401 miles

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

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

diesel injector seal leaking [not noise from exhaust manifold]

Pass 31 Jan 2008 168,508 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 164,031 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 158,066 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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L414 EHB is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 L414 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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L414 EHB is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 January 1994.

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