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L682 HPS

1994 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2024
Tests29 (15 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate51.7%

Mileage

128,359 mi
Last recorded128,359 miles
Recorded on18 May 2023
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL682 HPS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 14 fail
Pass 18 May 2023 128,359 miles
Fail 16 May 2023 128,358 miles

Front Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users front diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp rear fog bring reverse lamp on (4.5.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Mar 2023 127,810 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2023 127,810 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect wired up incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts At front Prop.shaft (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture fouling suspension on lock (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected axle casing mounting brackets on offside tie bar and rear shock absorbers (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported All by master cylinder fouling hoses and cables (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle mounting brackets (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test All ()

Pass 27 Nov 2021 124,921 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2021 124,921 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

No free movement on foot brake

Pass 12 Nov 2020 121,015 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2019 113,867 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2019 113,867 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 108,720 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2018 108,720 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 102,738 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 102,738 miles

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

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 96,507 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2016 96,507 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 93,701 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 93,701 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2012 93,692 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2012 93,692 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 89,660 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 89,660 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Aug 2010 89,466 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 89,464 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

Pass 30 May 2008 87,288 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 87,288 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2008 87,288 miles

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

Front Steering damper cracked and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 9 May 2007 84,754 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 84,739 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2006 82,609 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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L682 HPS is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.7%.

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 L682 HPS, 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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L682 HPS is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 March 1994.

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