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L803 RYB

1994 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2016
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

119,971 mi
Last recorded119,971 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2015
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL803 RYB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2015 119,971 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2015 119,902 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2014 117,853 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 117,853 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 114,352 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 114,352 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 111,170 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 111,130 miles

Centre Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 108,764 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 108,764 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 102,440 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 12 Jul 2010 102,440 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 96,445 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 96,445 miles

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

Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2008 91,154 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 91,154 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2007 85,905 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 85,905 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 80,068 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 80,068 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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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L803 RYB is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L803 RYB, 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 L803 RYB registered?

L803 RYB is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 July 1994.

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