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L462 DPL

1994 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

87,763 mi
Last recorded87,763 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2020
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL462 DPL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2020 87,763 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 86,081 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 83,859 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2018 83,854 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision inner wing (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2017 83,079 miles

Nearside Front wheel has slight play

Offside Front wheel has slight play

all coil springs corroded

both front seatbelts fraying

Fail 16 Sep 2017 83,079 miles

Nearside Front wheel has slight play

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front wheel has slight play

all coil springs corroded

both front seatbelts fraying

Pass 24 Oct 2016 74,197 miles

both front tractor joint have slight play

brake pedal has fairly long travel

rear exhaust rubber broken but exhaust is still supported

tow bar socket has a temporary repair

Fail 24 Oct 2016 74,197 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

both front tractor joint have slight play

brake pedal has fairly long travel

rear exhaust rubber broken but exhaust is still supported

tow bar socket has a temporary repair

Pass 29 Oct 2015 73,377 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe modified but not seriously weakened slighty twisted (3.6.A.3)

Fail 23 Oct 2015 73,371 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Brake valve pedal area (3.6.C.3)

Brake pedal has excessive side movement indicating a badly worn bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid on screen (blocked) (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe modified but not seriously weakened slighty twisted (3.6.A.3)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 72,425 miles

Excessive corrosion of nearside front floor area within 30cm of a body mounting but not seriously affecting its strength

Excessive corrosion of offside front floor area within 30cm of a body mounting but not seriously affecting its strength

Front centre seat missing at time of test

Inadequate repair of nearside chassis area within 30cm of a body mounting but not seriously affecting its strength

Inadequate repair of offside chassis area within 30cm of a body mounting but not seriously affecting its strength

Odd brake hoses fitted to front axle

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

Oil leak from front hubs

Fail 15 Oct 2014 72,413 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Excessive corrosion of nearside front floor area within 30cm of a body mounting but not seriously affecting its strength

Excessive corrosion of offside front floor area within 30cm of a body mounting but not seriously affecting its strength

Front centre seat missing at time of test

Inadequate repair of nearside chassis area within 30cm of a body mounting but not seriously affecting its strength

Inadequate repair of offside chassis area within 30cm of a body mounting but not seriously affecting its strength

Odd brake hoses fitted to front axle

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

Oil leak from front hubs

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 71,129 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2013 71,117 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Aug 2012 70,300 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 70,287 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 69,630 miles

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

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

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

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

Propshaft component defective

Pass 30 Oct 2009 67,738 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

rear brake disc inner surfaces corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2008 66,807 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 65,190 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 65,187 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 61,649 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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L462 DPL is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 L462 DPL, 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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L462 DPL is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 January 1994.

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