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L586 MJO

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,365 mi
Last recorded127,365 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2016
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL586 MJO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2016 127,365 miles

engine oil leak

osf swivel joint has slight oil leak

slight play in nsf swivel joint

Pass 16 Jan 2015 126,681 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 126,005 miles

underside of vehicle dirty

Fail 18 Oct 2013 126,003 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

underside of vehicle dirty

Fail 2 Nov 2012 125,168 miles

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

front hub sills leaking

rear brake discs corroded

tyres perished

underside of vehicle dirty and corroded

vehicle heavily modified

Pass 2 Nov 2012 125,168 miles

front hub sills leaking

rear brake discs corroded

tyres perished

underside of vehicle dirty and corroded

vehicle heavily modified

Pass 3 Nov 2011 123,308 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2011 123,308 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 119,216 miles

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

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

Outrigger starting to corrode

Rear discs scoring and pitting

Slight oil leak from rear of engine

Slight slap from possible driveshaft

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 5 Oct 2010 119,214 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Rear Towbar component excessively corroded (6.6.1)

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

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

Outrigger starting to corrode

Rear discs scoring and pitting

Slight oil leak from rear of engine

Slight slap from possible driveshaft

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 12 Oct 2009 112,742 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 104,908 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 23 Sep 2008 104,876 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2007 95,471 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 92,864 miles

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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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L586 MJO is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L586 MJO, 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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What year was L586 MJO registered?

L586 MJO is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 June 1994.

Is L586 MJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for L586 MJO shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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