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L782 EON

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

148,001 mi
Last recorded148,001 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2019
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL782 EON
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2019 148,001 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 139,947 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 134,822 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion leg (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion leg (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion bumper (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 131,341 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 127,754 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 123,379 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 116,668 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 109,988 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2012 109,984 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 7 Dec 2011 107,687 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 104,400 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 98,249 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2008 90,662 miles

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

Propshaft component defective

Fail 8 Dec 2008 90,642 miles

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

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

Propshaft component defective

Pass 5 Dec 2007 83,675 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 73,433 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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L782 EON is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 L782 EON, 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 L782 EON registered?

L782 EON is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 January 1994.

Is L782 EON safe to buy?

The MOT history for L782 EON shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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