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L477 DDV

1994 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

183,558 mi
Last recorded183,558 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2019
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL477 DDV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2019 183,558 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 183,097 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2018 183,095 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached top mount corroed (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached top mount corroded (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering centre out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2017 178,979 miles

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 22 Nov 2017 178,989 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 175,351 miles

Front Lower Steering damper damaged but serviceable bush slight wear (2.2.C.1d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner sides (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt x2 (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush x2 (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing casing corroded (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush x2 (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing casing corroded (2.7.2a)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 170,754 miles

Offside Front Lower brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (3.5.1i)

Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 9 Nov 2015 170,753 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Radius arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Steering locking device insecure steering drop arm (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 167,941 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 24 Oct 2014 167,940 miles

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

Centre Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 163,920 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 163,906 miles

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 161,356 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 156,055 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

near side rear bump stop missing

Fail 26 Aug 2011 156,046 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

near side rear bump stop missing

Pass 6 Sep 2010 151,063 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 151,006 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres side walls cracking

Pass 17 Jul 2009 141,850 miles

Front registartion plate slightly damaged

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside rear & Nearside rear tyres worn low on inner edges

Fail 17 Jul 2009 141,847 miles

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

Front registartion plate slightly damaged

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear & Nearside rear tyres worn low on inner edges

Pass 24 Jul 2008 133,651 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 121,241 miles

Front registration plate slightly deteriorated

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2006 118,026 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2006 118,026 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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L477 DDV is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 L477 DDV, 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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L477 DDV is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 January 1994.

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