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L727 RWY

1994 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

53,279 mi
Last recorded53,279 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2018
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL727 RWY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2018 53,279 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2017 48,437 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 44,529 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 40,449 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2015 40,447 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 34,179 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 24,374 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 24,280 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 15,562 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 15,561 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 6,529 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 100,001 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 100,005 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 100,004 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 100,003 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 100,007 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 100,002 miles

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

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

some play in o/s steering arm ( from drop arm )

Pass 7 Jun 2007 100,003 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2006 100,005 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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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L727 RWY is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 L727 RWY, 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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L727 RWY is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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The MOT history for L727 RWY shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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