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L770 EFJ

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests37 (20 pass, 17 fail)
Pass rate54.1%

Mileage

128,778 mi
Last recorded128,778 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL770 EFJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc
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MOT History

20 pass 17 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 128,778 miles

Central Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened near and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to the calliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security small hole (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to the calliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security small hole (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened near and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2026 128,778 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested pipe burst during the test (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Central Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened near and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to the calliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security small hole (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to the calliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security small hole (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened near and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 128,120 miles

Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside and nearside into calliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger just outside of suspension mount prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside front hub weeping oil

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger just outside of suspension mount prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear chassis and crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Offside and nearside front centre outriggers (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2023 126,927 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Seat belt slightly damaged Offside and nearside outer (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to and from flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive area around centre front outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to and from flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive area around centre front outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Offside and nearside centre outriggers mounts (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2023 126,927 miles

Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Fuel pipe leaking spill pipes (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Seat belt slightly damaged Offside and nearside outer (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to and from flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive area around centre front outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to and from flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive area around centre front outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Offside and nearside centre outriggers mounts (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 125,180 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside and nearside front leading to flexible brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2022 125,180 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced central chassis around suspension arm mounting point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside and nearside front leading to flexible brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 123,581 miles

Front outriggers corroding

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 120,762 miles

Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2020 120,762 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 117,109 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 114,604 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Oct 2018 114,601 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Secondary bonnet catch missing

Pass 25 Oct 2017 112,607 miles

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

Front tractor joints slight weep of oil

Fail 19 Oct 2017 112,607 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Front tractor joints slight weep of oil

Pass 21 Jul 2016 112,102 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside front and front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside floors and sill rails (5.2.6)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure slightly damaged within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

bonnet secondary catch missing

offside front floor corroded and holed just outside of a prescribed area

Fail 19 Jul 2016 112,100 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside front and front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside floors and sill rails (5.2.6)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure slightly damaged within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

bonnet secondary catch missing

offside front floor corroded and holed just outside of a prescribed area

reverse lamp not working

Fail 8 Jul 2015 110,389 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

EXHAUST MOUNT BROKEN BUT SYSTEM STILL SECURE

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

NEARSIDE FRONT FLOOR CORRODED WITHIN BODY MOUNT PRESCRIBED AREA.OVERALL NOT CONSIDERED EXCESIVE

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 110,389 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

EXHAUST MOUNT BROKEN BUT SYSTEM STILL SECURE

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

NEARSIDE FRONT FLOOR CORRODED WITHIN BODY MOUNT PRESCRIBED AREA.OVERALL NOT CONSIDERED EXCESIVE

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 15 Jun 2015 110,389 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

CENTRE EXHAUST MOUNT BROKEN SYSTEM STILL SECURE

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

NEARSIDE FRONT FLOOR CORRODED WITHIN A PRESCRIBED AREA NOT CONSIDERED EXCESSIVE OVERALL

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 109,399 miles

BONNET SECONDARY CATCH MISSING BUT SECURES IN THE CLOSED POSITION

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

NEARSIDE FRONT FLOOR WITHIN 30CM OF A BODY MOUNT IS CORRODED BUT NOT CONSIDERED TO EFFECT THE OVERALL BODY SECURITY

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

OFFSIDE FRONT FLOOR CORRODED AND HOLED NOT WITHIN A PRESCRIBED AREA

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Fail 21 May 2014 109,389 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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 Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

BONNET SECONDARY CATCH MISSING BUT SECURES IN THE CLOSED POSITION

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

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

NEARSIDE FRONT FLOOR WITHIN 30CM OF BODY MOUNT IS CORRODED BUT OVERALL NOT CONSIDERED TO EFFECT THE WHOLE BODY SECURITY

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 108,232 miles

CHASSIS CORRODED WITHIN PRESCRIBED AREAS NOT YET EXCESSIVE

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT TYRES WORN SLIGHTLY OUT OF SHAPE AND NEAR LEGAL LIMITS IN PLACES

Oil leak

REAR CROSSMEMBER CORRODED BUT NOT YET EXCESSIVE

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 24 Jun 2013 108,232 miles

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

CHASSIS CORRODED WITHIN PRESCRIBED AREAS NOT YET EXCESSIVE

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT TYRES WORN SLIGHTLY OUT OF SHAPE AND NEAR LEGAL LIMITS IN PLACES

Oil leak

REAR CROSSMEMBER CORRODED BUT NOT YET EXCESSIVE

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 105,533 miles

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

NEARSIDE FRONT FLOOR CORRODED AND HOLED NOT WITHIN A PRESCRIBED AREA

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT TYRES WORN SLIGHTLY OUT OF SHAPE ACRROSS TREAD

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

SILL AREAS HAVE SLIGHT CORROSION

SLIGHT CORROSION TO CHASSIS

Fail 29 May 2012 105,460 miles

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)

both headlight lenses slightly deteriorated and output slightly reduced.

Pass 9 Jul 2011 103,962 miles

corrosion to o/s/f chassis outrigger but not within prescribed area.

Fail 7 Jul 2011 103,962 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

corrosion to o/s/f chassis outrigger but not within prescribed area.

Pass 15 Jul 2010 101,120 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

INNER SILLS PANELS SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED

NEARSIDE FRONT OUTRIGGER CORRODED

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT TYRES SLIGHTLY OUT OF SHAPE

Oil leak

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

offside FRONT OUTRIGGER CORRODED AND HOELED BUT DOES NOT EFFECT THE OVERALL BODY SECURITY

Fail 9 Jul 2010 101,120 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Towbar retaining device insecure (6.6.3a)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

NEARSIDE FRONT OUTRIGGER CORRODED

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT TYRES SLIGHTLY OUT OF SHAPE

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside FRONT OUTRIGGER CORRODED AND HOELED BUT DOES NOT EFFECT THE OVERALL BODY SECURITY

Pass 8 May 2009 98,095 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)

REAR CROSSMEMBER CORRODING NOT HOLED

SECONDARY BONNET SAFETY CATCH MISSING

Fail 28 Apr 2009 98,092 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

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

REAR AXLE CORRODED

REAR CROSSMEMBER CORRODING NOT HOLED

SECONDARY BONNET SAFETY CATCH MISSING

Pass 22 Apr 2008 95,340 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 95,340 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Apr 2007 87,005 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 86,948 miles

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

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2006 77,981 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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L770 EFJ is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 37 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.1%.

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 L770 EFJ, 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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L770 EFJ is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 March 1994.

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