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L496 GYN

1994 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2023
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

222,516 mi
Last recorded222,516 miles
Recorded on4 May 2022
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL496 GYN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 4 May 2022 222,516 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 222,352 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 222,055 miles

exhaust has slight leak

Fail 16 May 2018 222,042 miles

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

Nearside Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 'B' post to cill section not properly attached/plated (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 'B' bost bottom damaged from repair (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded box section cross member (5.2.6)

Offside Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 'B' post to cill section not properly attached/plated (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings bottom of 'B' post damaged from repair (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded box section cross member (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear reflector missing both (1.5.1a)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired bolt missing (5.2.6)

clutch pedal sticking down

battery light on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2017 221,999 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 18 Jul 2017 221,999 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 220,885 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 220,885 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage door step jammed oped (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage door step jammed open (6.1.C.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 218,503 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2014 218,503 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 21,542 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2013 215,335 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 212,678 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 208,974 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 208,874 miles

Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight oil leak from steering box, ok at test.

Pass 21 Jul 2010 204,591 miles

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

front tyres wearing on inner edge close to legal limit.

several chassis sections 1st stages of corrosion, efficient at time of test.

welding repairs to n/s front outrigger have been under-sealed, efficient at time of test.

Fail 6 Jul 2010 204,325 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

several chassis sections 1st stages of corrosion, efficient at time of test.

Pass 14 Aug 2009 201,013 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 200,986 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Fail 20 Jul 2009 200,441 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

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

axle mounting ball joint has slight play, efficient at test.

rear lower shock mountings have slight play, efficient at test.

Pass 15 Jul 2008 197,218 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 193,306 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 193,167 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2006 180,472 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 180,468 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2005 170,211 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2005 170,209 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive 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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L496 GYN is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 L496 GYN, 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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L496 GYN is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 February 1994.

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