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L602 EDW

1994 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,999 mi
Last recorded99,999 miles
Recorded on8 May 2019
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL602 EDW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 May 2019 99,999 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis / rear outriggers (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 8 May 2019 99,999 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis / rear outriggers (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 May 2018 99,999 miles

Corrosion throughout vehicle

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both (2.7.2a)

Fail 1 May 2018 99,990 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis holed (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Corrosion throughout vehicle

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both (2.7.2a)

Pass 10 May 2017 99,998 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (3.6.B.4d)

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 8 May 2017 99,990 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped Under bonnet (3.6.B.1)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (3.6.B.4d)

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 99,999 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded All pipes under bonnet (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outrigger (2.4.A.3)

Rear Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both nearside/offside (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak

Fail 12 Apr 2016 99,999 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded All pipes under bonnet (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outrigger (2.4.A.3)

Rear Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both nearside/offside (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak

Pass 12 Dec 2013 100,000 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

chassis corroded

o/s/f swivel housing slight play

rear cross member corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2013

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

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

chassis corroded

unable to see brake pads

Pass 4 Jan 2012 100,000 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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.C.1a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

oil leak

rear chassis corroded

wear discs

wear f/hubs

Pass 7 Jan 2011 91,567 miles

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

discs all round

Fail 6 Jan 2011 91,567 miles

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

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

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

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

discs all round

Pass 23 Nov 2009 80,289 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 70,308 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

fuel leak off pipes damp

Fail 10 Dec 2008 70,302 miles

Centre Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

fuel leak off pipes damp

Pass 12 Sep 2007 67,694 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 64,722 miles

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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L602 EDW is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 L602 EDW, 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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L602 EDW is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 January 1994.

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