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L736 REJ

1994 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

100,000 mi
Last recorded100,000 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2024
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL736 REJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2024 100,000 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 99,999 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2020 100,000 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 89,204 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 88,544 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 88,001 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 87,552 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 86,471 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 81,935 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 77,399 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 77,399 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 May 2010 75,236 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 75,232 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Centre Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 73,364 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 68,628 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 62,292 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 58,427 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 58,359 miles

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

n/s and o/s front brake pipes rusty,exhoust rusty, o/s rear disc glazed.

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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L736 REJ is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 L736 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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What year was L736 REJ registered?

L736 REJ is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 April 1994.

Is L736 REJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for L736 REJ shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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