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L539 NWW

1994 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2018
Tests26 (13 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

179,738 mi
Last recorded179,738 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2017
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL539 NWW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 13 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2017 179,738 miles

Bed in rear, unable to test seatbelts

Central Front Oil leak ()

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 7 Dec 2017 179,738 miles

Bed in rear, unable to test seatbelts

Central Front Oil leak ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 178,940 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak ()

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

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

Rear bed fitted in rear so no seat belt check

Fail 10 Nov 2016 178,940 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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)

Central Front Lower Oil leak ()

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

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

Rear bed fitted in rear so no seat belt check

Pass 5 Nov 2015 174,059 miles

Both front swivel hubs leaking oil

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion Body out rigger (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion Body out rigger (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 30 Oct 2015 174,056 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Braking system leaking Offside rear wheel cylinder. (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Both front swivel hubs leaking oil

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion Body out rigger (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion Body out rigger (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 171,325 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

passenger door handle lose

Fail 28 Oct 2014 171,325 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

passenger door handle lose

Fail 29 Oct 2013 168,262 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 168,262 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 165,034 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Fail 8 Nov 2012 165,034 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Pass 3 Dec 2011 160,855 miles

advise as per fail sheet number 199659521331

Fail 25 Nov 2011 160,820 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

prop/shaft rear u/j joint slight wear

steering box drop arm joint slight play

Pass 27 Nov 2010 157,886 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2010 157,884 miles

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 155,442 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

bulkhead corroded and holed

Fail 3 Nov 2009 155,439 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

bulkhead corroded and holed

Pass 19 Nov 2008 152,501 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Nov 2008 152,501 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 145,681 miles

rear panel corroded non test area

Fail 4 Oct 2007 145,651 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear panel corroded non test area

Pass 27 Sep 2006 137,557 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 137,379 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2005 130,848 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2005 130,570 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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L539 NWW is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 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 L539 NWW, 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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L539 NWW is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 January 1994.

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