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L723 RMB

1994 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

195,577 mi
Last recorded195,577 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2018
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL723 RMB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2018 195,577 miles

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside front chassis rail has poor repair

Nearside rear chassis rail has slight corrosion between welded repairs.

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

Offside corner of front bumper has sharp edges caused by corrosion

Offside rear chassis rail has poorly welded rapairs

Parking brake level travel

Steering box drop arm nut, lock washer not secured.

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Centre cross member for rear A frame mounting points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2018 195,577 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside front chassis rail has poor repair

Nearside rear chassis rail has slight corrosion between welded repairs.

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

Offside corner of front bumper has sharp edges caused by corrosion

Offside rear chassis rail has poorly welded rapairs

Parking brake level travel

Steering box drop arm nut, lock washer not secured.

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Centre cross member for rear A frame mounting points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 194,615 miles

Front seat belt fraded

oil leak

Fail 30 May 2017 194,615 miles

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

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both inner wing (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides inner wing (3.6.B.2c)

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both sides floor (5.2.6)

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both sides outer rigger (5.2.6)

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

Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded chassi (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded chassi (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides axle (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides axle (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both sides chassi (5.2.6)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member (5.2.6)

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush both sides (2.7.4)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front seat belt fraded

oil leak

Pass 25 May 2016 193,216 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 193,216 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 192,826 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 192,826 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2014 191,796 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 191,792 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 190,194 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Mar 2013 190,194 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 188,500 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 188,464 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 185,458 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 182,250 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 16 Feb 2010 182,175 miles

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

Offside Rear Towbar retaining device missing (6.6.3a)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 179,836 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 17,983 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 174,891 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Dec 2006 169,264 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 160,223 miles

both front upper swivele have slight play not excessive at time of test.

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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L723 RMB is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 L723 RMB, 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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L723 RMB is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 January 1994.

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