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L514 RUG

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2020
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

177,063 mi
Last recorded177,063 miles
Recorded on7 May 2019
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL514 RUG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 May 2019 177,063 miles

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

oil leak from gearbox

play in both front swivel joints

slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing

underside of vehicle rusty and weak in places

Fail 7 May 2019 177,063 miles

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

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

oil leak from gearbox

play in both front swivel joints

slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing

underside of vehicle rusty and weak in places

Pass 5 Apr 2018 176,644 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion bulkhead under bonnet (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2018 176,644 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion bulkhead under bonnet (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 172,372 miles

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

front bumper rusty

headlamp reflectors rusty

Fail 7 Apr 2017 172,369 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped and mid (3.6.B.1)

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle tie rod mounting bracket (2.4.A.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

front bumper rusty

headlamp reflectors rusty

Pass 11 Apr 2016 161,244 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 161,244 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulk head by servo mount (3.6.C.3)

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 153,987 miles

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

oil leak from engine area

oil leak from rear differential

rear bumper holed and corroded but no9t in prescribed areas as tow bar components removed.

unable to fully assess brake pipes as coated in underseal

Fail 16 Jul 2013 153,982 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

oil leak from engine area

unable to fully assess brake pipes as coated in underseal

Pass 5 Jul 2012 150,436 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 136,905 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2009 136,901 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 132,579 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 132,510 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

engine oil low

Pass 16 Apr 2007 128,664 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 128,664 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 12 Mar 2007 128,662 miles

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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L514 RUG is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L514 RUG, 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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L514 RUG is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 June 1994.

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