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L446 EAY

1994 Land Rover Defender

Yellow Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

27,485 mi
Last recorded27,485 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL446 EAY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 6 May 2026 27,485 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Rear pipe (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2024 27,446 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 26,961 miles

Front Swivel seals weeping

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2021 26,436 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 24,650 miles

Offside Front Outline marker lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level brake light (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 23,053 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 23,024 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

wiper blades smearing screen

Fail 6 Jun 2017 23,021 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

wiper blades smearing screen

Pass 11 Nov 2015 22,767 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 22,761 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 21,663 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 21,635 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 21,383 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 21,338 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2009 20,997 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

o/s/f slight cut too side wall

slight cut to n/s/f

slight oil leck from n/s/f uj seal

slight oil leck from uj seal front

Pass 20 Aug 2009 20,997 miles

o/s/f slight cut too side wall

slight cut to n/s/f

slight oil leck from n/s/f uj seal

slight oil leck from uj seal front

Pass 19 Feb 2008
Pass 8 May 2006 19,857 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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L446 EAY is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Yellow with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 L446 EAY, 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 L446 EAY registered?

L446 EAY is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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