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L773 NFS

1994 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2023
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

138,332 mi
Last recorded138,332 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2022
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL773 NFS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2022 138,332 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 138,027 miles

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

all suspension components heavily corroded

front and rear axles heavily corroded

vehicle structure heavily corroded

vehicle under sealed

Fail 24 Feb 2021 138,013 miles

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

Bonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt x2 (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

all suspension components heavily corroded

front and rear axles heavily corroded

vehicle structure heavily corroded

vehicle under sealed

Pass 23 Mar 2020 137,829 miles

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

underside of vehicle heavily under sealed

Fail 12 Mar 2020 137,802 miles

Central Seat belt damaged receiver (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury bull bars (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn globe joint (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury under screen (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury all around tub (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

underside of vehicle heavily under sealed

Pass 20 Feb 2019 137,586 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2019 137,578 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has excessive play all bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering box fitted) drop arm ball joint (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Jan 2018 137,371 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2018 137,359 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion bull bars (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded nut on end of pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2017 137,158 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 136,410 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2015 136,389 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 30 May 2014 135,676 miles

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

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

Fail 16 May 2014 135,620 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 134,966 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 134,934 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 May 2012 134,225 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 134,202 miles

Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Pass 20 May 2011 133,617 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 133,603 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 May 2010 132,901 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 27 May 2010 132,901 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 131,819 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 125,758 miles

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

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

advanced corrosion on o/s/r chassis rail

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion evident on all chassis outriggers

dampness around power steering box

dampness evident around both front tractor joints - recommend early attention

front number plate damaged

rear exhaust heavily corroded

Fail 2 May 2008 125,758 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

advanced corrosion on o/s/r chassis rail

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion evident on all chassis outriggers

dampness around power steering box

dampness evident around both front tractor joints - recommend early attention

front number plate damaged

rear exhaust heavily corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2007 125,284 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2006 121,523 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 NFS is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 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 L773 NFS, 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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L773 NFS is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 June 1994.

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