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L630 GSE

1994 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2020
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

161,807 mi
Last recorded161,807 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2019
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL630 GSE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2019 161,807 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2018 161,745 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018

signs of corrosion to chassi and underside

Pass 12 Nov 2012 151,320 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2011 147,091 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 147,068 miles

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)

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2011 146,778 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 140,200 miles

O/S/F + N/S/F hub seal slight oil leak

engine oil leak

transmission oil leak

Fail 19 Oct 2010 140,200 miles

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

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

O/S/F + N/S/F hub seal slight oil leak

engine oil leak

transmission oil leak

Pass 14 Oct 2009 135,346 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 135,346 miles

Nearside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 131,823 miles

FREE PLAY ON STEERING WHEEL

FRONT NUMBER PLATE CABLE TIED ON

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

Fail 14 Oct 2008 131,759 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

FREE PLAY ON STEERING WHEEL

FRONT NUMBER PLATE CABLE TIED ON

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 127,442 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 127,442 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

REAR DIFF LEAKING

SLIGHT PLAY NEARSIDE FRONT WHEEL

OIL LEAK STEERING BOX

Pass 10 Oct 2006 122,764 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 122,763 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

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

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

Nut missing from bolt on towing bracket O/S brace bar to chassis

O/S/F tyre rubbing axle breather tube when on right hand lock

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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L630 GSE is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 L630 GSE, 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 L630 GSE registered?

L630 GSE is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 May 1994.

Is L630 GSE safe to buy?

The MOT history for L630 GSE shows 17 tests with a 52.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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