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L636 MEP

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2023
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

227,216 mi
Last recorded227,216 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2022
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL636 MEP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2022 227,216 miles

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 226,924 miles

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2020 226,531 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 226,231 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 224,954 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 10 Oct 2017 224,913 miles

Offside Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Rear Fuel tank leaking locker (7.2.3)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 219,601 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 219,600 miles

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Steering pivot point has excessive play steeringbox arm (2.2.B.1g)

free play at steering wheel near limit

Pass 13 Oct 2015 218,516 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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L636 MEP is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L636 MEP, 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 L636 MEP registered?

L636 MEP is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L636 MEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for L636 MEP shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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