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L773 EFJ

1994 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

86,145 mi
Last recorded86,145 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL773 EFJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 86,145 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear prop shaft rear uj (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 86,059 miles

Coil spring corroded all four springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2025 86,055 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded all four springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 86,021 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front brake pipes are covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both front springs are rusty (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes are covered in paint (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs are rusty (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake disks has build up of rust on them (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

age related surface rust underneath

throttle pedal is missing rubber grip

Fail 31 Jan 2024 86,015 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front brake pipes are covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both front springs are rusty (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes are covered in paint (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs are rusty (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake disks has build up of rust on them (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

age related surface rust underneath

throttle pedal is missing rubber grip

Pass 9 Feb 2023 85,937 miles

o/s/f tyre slight perished

Pass 15 Dec 2021 85,868 miles

rear brake back plates holed

slight engine oil leak

Pass 21 Dec 2020 85,785 miles

rear brake disc back plates holed

Pass 4 Dec 2019 85,720 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 85,585 miles

Offside Front o/s/f seat belt marked from door catch

Offside Rear o/s/r brake back plate rusted

Pass 30 Nov 2017 85,501 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 30 Nov 2017 85,501 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 85,436 miles

Nearside Front slight brake pull

Offside Front seat belt marked from door catch

Pass 7 Nov 2015 85,361 miles

Front OUTRIGGER SLIGHT RUST

Front STEERING DAMPER SOFT

Offside Front SEAT BELT MARKED FROM DOOR CATCH

Pass 20 Nov 2014 85,225 miles

steering damper rubber bush soft

wind screen slight marks from wiper blades

Pass 5 Oct 2013 84,346 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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L773 EFJ is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 L773 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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What year was L773 EFJ registered?

L773 EFJ is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 April 1994.

Is L773 EFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for L773 EFJ shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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