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L468 DPL

1994 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

120,891 mi
Last recorded120,891 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2021
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL468 DPL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2021 120,891 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both starting to split (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Passenger door catch worn but door secure

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Covered in thick wax oil (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen wiper motor slow

Fail 10 Nov 2021 120,891 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both starting to split (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Passenger door catch worn but door secure

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Covered in thick wax oil (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen wiper motor slow

Pass 13 Nov 2020 120,866 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))

exhaust corroded

Fail 2 Nov 2020 120,866 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2019 120,635 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

exhaust system corroded

slight corrosion to chassis throughout

Fail 3 Oct 2019 120,635 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Passenger's seat with a defective structure (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

exhaust system corroded

slight corrosion to chassis throughout

Pass 25 Sep 2018 118,982 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2017 114,158 miles

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Pass 23 Aug 2016 110,625 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 107,384 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended both front arm bushes (2.4.F.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box slight leak (2.3.3b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear (6.1.A.1)

nearside rear hub slight mist of oil

offside front king pin seal slight mist of oil

offside front kingpin rear seal slight leak

Pass 26 Aug 2014 105,389 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2014 105,389 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 102,934 miles

offside & nearside front wheels slightly corroded.

Fail 12 Aug 2013 102,924 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

offside & nearside front wheels slightly corroded.

Pass 24 Jul 2009 102,253 miles

Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

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

chassis generally in a corroded condition.

offside chassis outriggers corroded.

Pass 4 Jun 2008 101,082 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

chassis generally in corroded condition sound at time of test

nearside mirror glass cracked not affecting view to rear

Fail 29 May 2008 101,045 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

chassis generally in corroded condition sound at time of test

nearside mirror glass cracked not affecting view to rear

Fail 1 Apr 2008 101,021 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

chassis generally in a corroded condition

Pass 1 Dec 2006 99,938 miles

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

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

all four wheels corroded.

vehicle chassis generally in a corroded condition.

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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L468 DPL is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 L468 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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L468 DPL is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 January 1994.

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