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L496 UOU

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2024
Tests29 (16 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate55.2%

Mileage

126,231 mi
Last recorded126,231 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2023
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL496 UOU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 13 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2023 126,231 miles

Coil spring corroded Both nearside and offside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both nearside and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both nearside and offside rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2023 126,230 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both nearside and offside front (4.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded Both nearside and offside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both nearside and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both nearside and offside rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 125,716 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2022 125,716 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt x 2 (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded axle (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture front to rear (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective x 1 (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 125,510 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 125,288 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2019 125,286 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2018 124,463 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2018 124,463 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2017 123,620 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2017 123,620 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 122,725 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint ball joint on top of axle (2.4.G.2)

central rubber exhaust mounting starting to deteriorate

chassis and rear metal brake pipes have light corrosion

Fail 9 Aug 2016 122,716 miles

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

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

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

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

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

General corrosion to underside, brake pipes etc

Pass 23 Jul 2015 121,470 miles

nearside front tyre starting to perish in sidewalls

Fail 22 Jul 2015 121,464 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

nearside front tyre starting to perish in sidewalls

Pass 10 Jul 2014 120,326 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 117,623 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 112,997 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 112,997 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 99,526 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 99,525 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 95,614 miles

Both front wiper blades spilt but still clear screen

Clutch pedal close to floor

Exhaust system All Rubber mountings deteriorated/cracked

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

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

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

Nearside rear reflector cracked

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

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

Rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 14 Aug 2009 95,613 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Both front wiper blades spilt but still clear screen

Clutch pedal close to floor

Exhaust system All Rubber mountings deteriorated/cracked

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

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

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

Nearside rear reflector cracked

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

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

Rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 3 Jul 2008 89,143 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 24 Jun 2008 89,141 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 83,406 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 83,404 miles

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 31 May 2006 75,012 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 75,011 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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 UOU is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.

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 L496 UOU, 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 UOU is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 February 1994.

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