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L753 EKJ

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

198,299 mi
Last recorded198,299 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2023
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL753 EKJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2023 198,299 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 198,161 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 197,180 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 195,363 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 191,167 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 190,463 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 189,310 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 187,308 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 185,954 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 183,293 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 180,955 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 180,921 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 178,249 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 173,695 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 163,689 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 163,484 miles

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

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

alternator belt slipping

rear differential housing leaking oil

Pass 9 Aug 2005 155,684 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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L753 EKJ is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 L753 EKJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L753 EKJ registered?

L753 EKJ is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 January 1994.

Is L753 EKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for L753 EKJ shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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