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L503 MEC

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

118,472 mi
Last recorded118,472 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2019
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL503 MEC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2019 118,472 miles

Front oil leak

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack in swept area less than 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Rear offside and nearside rear bump stop rubbers missing

Fail 9 Jan 2019 118,461 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack in swept area less than 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Front oil leak

Offside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Rear offside and nearside rear bump stop rubbers missing

Pass 4 Dec 2017 116,261 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 20 Nov 2017 116,090 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Battery insecure Battery insure because tray has no bottom (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Chassis & cross member (6.6.6)

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened on axle (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis in various areas (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of towbar mounting Chassis (6.6.6)

Offside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis & cross member (6.6.6)

Oil leak ()

Chassis has extensive amounts of corrosion & has had already been repaired in various areas

Pass 6 Dec 2016 113,047 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Nov 2016 112,984 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Steering system fouling Track rod fouling diff (2.2.D.2a)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 109,981 miles

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Nov 2015 109,981 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 107,274 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Nov 2013 103,765 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight oil leak on steering box

steering box arm dust cover deterated slightly

Pass 26 Nov 2013 103,765 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight oil leak on steering box

steering box arm dust cover deterated slightly

Pass 17 Nov 2012 100,249 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 96,637 miles

Oil leak

both rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 24 Nov 2010 94,739 miles

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

Centre Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

oil round steering box no positive leak found

Pass 27 Nov 2009 92,670 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

centre front steering rubber split

Pass 17 Nov 2008 89,681 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 87,355 miles

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

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

oil leak from transmission brake

Fail 28 Nov 2007 87,355 miles

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

offside front tyre cracking in side wall

oil leak from transmission brake

Pass 1 Dec 2006 85,307 miles

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

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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L503 MEC is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L503 MEC, 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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L503 MEC is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 1994.

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