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L420 EHB

1994 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

226,137 mi
Last recorded226,137 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL420 EHB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 226,137 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2024 206,416 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 31 Oct 2023 188,329 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 170,673 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 152,636 miles

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))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 132,890 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2020 132,887 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2019 108,995 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2018 84,451 miles

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 4 Nov 2017 63,507 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2017 63,507 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 56,222 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 56,222 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2016 56,222 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 54,962 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 52,167 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 52,136 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 49,479 miles

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

offside rear tyre wearing oddly

Pass 12 Oct 2012 46,102 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2012 46,102 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 39,632 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing oddly

Fail 20 Jul 2011 39,622 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 34,684 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 34,683 miles

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)

Fail 7 Oct 2009 28,309 miles

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)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 28,309 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 21,398 miles

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)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 16,169 miles

Massive oil leak from rear differential

Fail 14 Aug 2007 16,169 miles

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)

Pass 18 Aug 2006 10,073 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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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.

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L420 EHB is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 February 1994.

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