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L436 CPR

1994 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

246,617 mi
Last recorded246,617 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2025
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL436 CPR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2025 246,617 miles

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

Offside fuel tank casing corroded

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

corrosion under vehicle and components

Fail 19 Mar 2025 246,617 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting bulk head (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor pan (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside fuel tank casing corroded

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

corrosion under vehicle and components

Pass 15 Jul 2024 246,206 miles

Evidence of oil on the engine, but appears not to be leaking excessively.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Number plate partially obscure by the grill. Number plate still visible.

Offside Fuel tank outer casing corroded.

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

Fail 2 Jul 2024 246,198 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Vehicle requires a Decelerometer test. The power steering belt is in such a poor condition it could cause damage to the vehicle undertaking the test. (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed Unable to carry out emissions test. The power steering belt is in such a poor condition it could cause damage to the vehicle undertaking the test. (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn Panhard rod bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Number plate partially obscure by the grill. Number plate still visible.

Nearside Front Brake binding, unable access condition of wheel bearing

Nearside Rear Brake binding, unable access condition of wheel bearing

Offside Fuel tank outer casing corroded.

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

Pass 7 Nov 2019 238,794 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2019 238,782 miles

Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting near towbar mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

both front axle swivels slight oil leak

Pass 27 Jun 2018 238,696 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 236,924 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 236,924 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 230,426 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 226,218 miles

Oil leak

Fail 30 Sep 2014 226,218 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Sep 2013 221,509 miles

Chassis has surface corrosion

Coil springs corroded

Front and rear discs corroded

Oil leak

Pass 28 Aug 2012 215,335 miles

Different tyre sizes between front and rear axles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 204,690 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Aug 2011 204,660 miles

Centre Rear Suspension arm locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h) DANGEROUS

Centre Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

clutch pedal antislip missing

Pass 18 Aug 2010 193,048 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 178,773 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 168,043 miles

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 160,873 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 150,368 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2005 93,779 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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L436 CPR is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 L436 CPR, 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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What year was L436 CPR registered?

L436 CPR is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 January 1994.

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The MOT history for L436 CPR shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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