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L804 GJX

1994 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

92,545 mi
Last recorded92,545 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2011
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL804 GJX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2011 92,545 miles

all brake discs corroded/worn

all bump stops missing

corrosion on n/s/f shock absorber case

corrosion on o/s/f body outrigger

exhaust corroded

judder o/s/f brake

n/s/f headlamp slightly dim

play in rear lower shock absorber bushes

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

various areas of corrosion on chassis

visual hazard warning tell tale n/w

Fail 21 Jun 2011 92,515 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

all brake discs corroded/worn

all bump stops missing

corrosion on n/s/f shock absorber case

corrosion on o/s/f body outrigger

exhaust corroded

judder o/s/f brake

n/s/f headlamp slightly dim

o/s/f cow bar corroded and loose

play in rear lower shock absorber bushes

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

various areas of corrosion on chassis

visual hazard warning tell tale n/w

Pass 22 Jun 2010 90,182 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 90,182 miles

Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

n/s/r tyre starting to crack.

Pass 17 Jun 2009 88,101 miles

all coil springs corroded

front brake discs corroded

front indicators showing white light

front shockers corroded

fuel tank corroding

injector pipes slightly corroded

n/s/f brake pipe ferrule corroded

o/s & n/s step corroding

o/s/f tyre cracked on outer sidewall

o/s/r brake disc corroded

oil leak on engine

rear brake pipe ferrules corroding

rear wiper split

Fail 10 Jun 2009 88,100 miles

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

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

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

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

all coil springs corroded

front brake discs corroded

front indicators showing white light

front shockers corroded

fuel tank corroding

injector pipes slightly corroded

n/s/f brake pipe ferrule corroded

o/s & n/s step corroding

o/s/f tyre cracked on outer sidewall

o/s/r brake disc corroded

oil leak on engine

rear brake pipe ferrules corroding

rear wiper split

Pass 13 Jun 2008 87,295 miles

corrosion to rear chassis/suspension

cracking to o/s/f and o/s/r tyres

n/s/r tyre cracking on oiuter sidewall

rear sidelights dim

slight corrosion on all brake discs

steering track rod bent

Fail 11 Jun 2008 87,295 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

corrosion to rear chassis/suspension

cracking to o/s/f and o/s/r tyres

n/s/r tyre cracking on oiuter sidewall

rear sidelights dim

slight corrosion on all brake discs

steering track rod bent

Pass 13 Jun 2007 86,845 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 31 May 2007 86,811 miles

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

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 85,652 miles

brake pedal travel long

corroded brake pipes n/s/f and o/s/f

o/s/f,n/s/r and o/s/r tyres cracking

sdlight corrosion to all brake discs

Fail 29 Mar 2006 85,602 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

brake pedal travel long

cracking to n/s/r,o/s/r and o/s/f tyres

surface corrosion to all brake discs

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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L804 GJX is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 L804 GJX, 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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L804 GJX is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 February 1994.

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