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L683 EDV

1994 Land Rover Defender

Maroon Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

160,855 mi
Last recorded160,855 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2019
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL683 EDV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2019 160,855 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear axle oil leak

Offside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 153,289 miles

Central Front seat missing at time of test

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 6 Dec 2017 153,287 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive damage seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a towbar mounting cross member (6.6.6)

Front middl seat missing at time of test

Nearside Front hub cap leaking

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 150,480 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 145,584 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint top of axle (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

rear seat belts not checked rear seats removed

Fail 17 Dec 2015 145,310 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play drop arm ball joint (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

prop shaft missing

slight fluid leak from front swivels

Pass 18 Dec 2014 139,142 miles

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

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

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

n/s & o/s/r tyre wall perished

Pass 30 Dec 2013 133,953 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

brake pedal rubber deteriorating.

o/s+n/s/r tyres starting to crack+perish.

slight fluid weep around power steering box.

Fail 23 Dec 2013 133,953 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

brake pedal rubber deteriorating.

o/s+n/s/r tyres starting to crack+perish.

rear brake pads contaminated with oil.

slight fluid weep around power steering box.

slight stiffness in power steering operation.

Pass 26 Nov 2012 127,908 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 127,907 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 121,999 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2011 121,999 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 115,610 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2010 115,610 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2010 110,395 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 102,954 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 12 Jan 2009 102,954 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.6d)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside rear tyre perishing on the inner side wall

play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 21 Jan 2008 95,938 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2008 95,938 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Jan 2007 89,299 miles

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2007 89,299 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 84,898 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 84,898 miles

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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L683 EDV is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Maroon with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 L683 EDV, 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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L683 EDV is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 April 1994.

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