MOT Status
ValidMileage
226,137 miSignificantly above average — investigate
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
slight oil leak
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and rear all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
travel on footbrake
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outerrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
fan belt teeth missing
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
fan belt teeth missing
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
drivers side wiper blade slight split
offside front swivel slight oil leak
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
offside rear tyre wearing oddly
Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
both rear tyres wearing oddly and wearing edges
nearside step mountings very corroded
rear exhaust box very corroded but not insecure
Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Centre Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
both rear tyres wearing oddly and wearing edges
nearside step mountings very corroded
rear exhaust box very corroded but not insecure
o/s/r tyre wearing oddly
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
fan belts need adjustment
o/s/r tyre wearing oddly
rad bottom hose to water pump pipe insecure
transfer box oil leak
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Massive oil leak from rear differential
Massive oil leak from rear differential
Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
L420 EHB is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 L420 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of L420 EHB?
You can check the full history of L420 EHB by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was L420 EHB registered?
L420 EHB is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 February 1994.
Is L420 EHB safe to buy?
The MOT history for L420 EHB shows 30 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does L420 EHB 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 L420 EHB. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.