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L736 RMB

1994 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

186,722 mi
Last recorded186,722 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2020
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2020 186,722 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 177,791 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2019 177,791 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper blade (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 164,855 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2018 164,803 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2017 155,239 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2017 155,239 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear chassis member top shock mount area corroded to excess and weak (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 139,867 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 15 Aug 2016 139,866 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis rail weak and bulging (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Ball joint has excessive play pitman arm swivel (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 125,681 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2014 123,702 miles

Brake pedal spongy

Front and rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Off side front swivel joint seal leaking slightly

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 123,694 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/r shocker dust cover corroded

under vehicle corroded

Fail 22 Feb 2013 123,694 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

n/s/r shocker dust cover corroded

under vehicle corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2012 120,750 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 119,225 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 115,677 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s rear damper bushes perished

Pass 9 Feb 2009 112,636 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

all above require attention

rear chassis becoming corroded

Fail 9 Feb 2009 112,636 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

all above require attention

rear chassis becoming corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2008 108,720 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Feb 2007 106,163 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 102,857 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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L736 RMB is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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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L736 RMB is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 February 1994.

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