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L683 MEC

1994 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

174,236 mi
Last recorded174,236 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2019
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL683 MEC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2019 174,236 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 174,132 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn All radius arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Shock tower (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Body outrigger mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis around bump stop area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired bulkhead plate sealed on (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn All radius arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis around bump stop area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired chassis near trailing arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Area around trailing arm mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis behind gearbox crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Rear crossmember and chassis rails to crossmember both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Radius arm to chassis mount and surrounding area (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Centre chassis crossmember corroded and mounting points both sides corroded (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2018 172,415 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2018 172,415 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre to rear cracked and blowing (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Mar 2018 172,412 miles

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play 1st joint from steering box excess lift (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre to rear cracked and blowing (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis above coil spring mount (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s n/s rear trailing arm mounts where marked (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 169,593 miles

all chassis slight corrosion

heavily under sealed

Pass 30 Mar 2016 167,371 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint steering box (2.3.3b)

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

oil leak

Fail 25 Mar 2016 167,371 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front floor (3.6.C.3)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis 2 places (2.4.A.3)

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both nearside (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint steering box (2.3.3b)

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

oil leak

Pass 1 Apr 2015 165,319 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2015 165,317 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, 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)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 162,490 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 188,789 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2013 188,789 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

exh corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2012 155,996 miles

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 154,007 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 150,684 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 144,891 miles

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

rear bumper starting to corrode

steering damper has aslightly worn rubber bush

Pass 17 Jan 2008 137,495 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 131,568 miles

Corrosion/perforation to rear cross member not in any prescribed area

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Propshaft component defective

Service brake efficiency only 50% - lower than expected readings from both rear brakes †Attention to rear brakes advised

Slight oil leak from steering box-sector shaft oil seal

Sllight corrosion to chassis at rear axle mounting arm location points

Fail 16 Feb 2007 131,568 miles

Corrosion/perforation to rear cross member not in any prescribed area

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Propshaft component defective

Service brake efficiency only 50% - lower than expected readings from both rear brakes †Attention to rear brakes advised

Slight oil leak from steering box-sector shaft oil seal

Sllight corrosion to chassis at rear axle mounting arm location points

Fail 16 Feb 2006 123,339 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Light switch not fully secure on its mounting.

Limited life remaining in exhaust front pipe-blowing slightly at welded seam.

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Scuffing on seat belt webbings not excessive.

Slight fluid leak from steering box output shaft oil seal.

propshaft defective

Pass 16 Feb 2006 123,339 miles

Light switch not fully secure on its mounting.

Limited life remaining in exhaust front pipe-blowing slightly at welded seam.

Scuffing on seat belt webbings not excessive.

Slight fluid leak from steering box output shaft oil seal.

propshaft defective

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 MEC is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 MEC, 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 MEC is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 1994.

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