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L527 PYD

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2021
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

126,481 mi
Last recorded126,481 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2019
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL527 PYD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2019 126,481 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and rear diff plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule above axel (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all tyres on truck (5.2.3 (f))

Fail 16 Jul 2019 126,456 miles

Front Tyre has had the tread recut both front (5.2.3 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Rear Tyre has had the tread recut both rear (5.2.3 (g))

Front Anti-roll bar missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Anti-roll bar missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and rear diff plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule above axel (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all tyres on truck (5.2.3 (f))

exhaust hitting body

under truck muddy

Pass 20 Mar 2017 122,451 miles

Nearside Front back plate fouling wheel

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

Oil leak ()

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

bulk head slightly corroded

Fail 16 Mar 2017 122,414 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play x2 (2.2.B.1f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front back plate fouling wheel

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

bulk head slightly corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2016 120,798 miles

all under body and brake pipes have been waxoyled

lower windscreen panel slightly rotten

Fail 4 Apr 2016 120,798 miles

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

all under body and brake pipes have been waxoyled

lower windscreen panel slightly rotten

Pass 1 Apr 2015 119,531 miles

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 18 Mar 2015 119,537 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted (2.2.D.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 118,256 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 118,256 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 117,942 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 117,860 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2012 117,860 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 117,376 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 117,376 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 115,600 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 113,932 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 113,932 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 113,659 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2008 113,659 miles

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

rhf driveflange loose

Pass 1 Feb 2007 113,178 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 113,178 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Offside 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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L527 PYD is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 L527 PYD, 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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L527 PYD is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 April 1994.

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