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L824 WEY

1994 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

167,592 mi
Last recorded167,592 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2022
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL824 WEY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2022 167,592 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 167,253 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 166,357 miles

Front Lower Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

rear track rod ends/bar slightly bent.

Pass 11 Oct 2018 165,570 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2018 165,570 miles

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

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front axle bracket (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 164,661 miles

Oil leak ()

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 164,089 miles

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

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

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

all welding repairs undersealed unable to fully inspect

bonnet release faulty

nearside rear tyre cut on outer sidewall

offside front door check strap not connected

Fail 15 Jul 2016 164,088 miles

Ball joint dust cover missing steering box drop arm (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion door pillar (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement chalked (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis chalked (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Steering locking device missing steering drop arm split pin missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)

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

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

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

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

bonnet release faulty

nearside & offside front hub oil seals leaking

nearside rear tyre cut on outer sidewall

offside front door check strap not connected

play in steering rack drop arm

Pass 26 Jun 2015 160,173 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Fail 24 Jun 2015 160,173 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jun 2014 157,889 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

chassis is corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 12 Jun 2014 157,886 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

chassis is corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 156,178 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 25 Jun 2013 156,175 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 153,373 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 153,357 miles

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 19 May 2011 146,713 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 143,563 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 140,641 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 19 May 2009 140,639 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 19 May 2008 137,165 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 137,163 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Propshaft component defective

Pass 16 May 2007 130,760 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 130,758 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 May 2006 127,348 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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L824 WEY is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 L824 WEY, 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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L824 WEY is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 February 1994.

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