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L730 REJ

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

210,355 mi
Last recorded210,355 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2018
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL730 REJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2018 210,355 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both side front wheel bearings slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

rear seats and seat belts not checked as loaded up

Pass 17 Oct 2017 198,462 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 16 Oct 2017 198,452 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Sep 2016 189,212 miles

oil leak

Fail 9 Sep 2016 189,202 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

oil leak

Pass 23 Jul 2015 178,162 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 171,031 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 162,415 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 11 Feb 2009 162,369 miles

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

Brake servo damaged and function impaired (3.6.A.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside 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 Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

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

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

nearside front mudflap adrift

Pass 17 Jan 2008 155,252 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 155,252 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2007 147,345 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2005 135,661 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Pass 19 Dec 2005 135,661 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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L730 REJ is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 L730 REJ, 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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L730 REJ is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 January 1994.

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