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L765 ENY

1994 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

66,999 mi
Last recorded66,999 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2017
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL765 ENY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2017 66,999 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2017 66,999 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 66,999 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 66,999 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.2.C.1h)

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 66,999 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 66,999 miles

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 66,999 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 66,999 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 66,999 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 66,999 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 66,999 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 66,999 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 66,999 miles

rear propshaft rear u/j coupling worn

Pass 2 Sep 2009 66,999 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Sep 2009 66,999 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 66,999 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 66,999 miles

Rear Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 66,999 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 66,999 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2006 66,999 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 66,999 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

corrosion on bulk head,chassis,suspension,springs,exhaust,fuel tank

oil around nearside front hub

rear body support corroded

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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L765 ENY is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 L765 ENY, 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 L765 ENY registered?

L765 ENY is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 January 1994.

Is L765 ENY safe to buy?

The MOT history for L765 ENY shows 21 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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