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L833 RSP

1994 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2025
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

134,224 mi
Last recorded134,224 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2024
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL833 RSP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2024 134,224 miles

chassis repairs

Pass 21 Aug 2023 132,009 miles

Nearside Front swivel pin play

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 130,687 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 128,820 miles

chassi corroded coverd in underseal

Pass 18 Aug 2020 127,949 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

welded repairs coated

Pass 20 Aug 2019 127,892 miles

Front suspension mounts on front diff slightly corroded

Nearside Front sligh play in swivel hub

Pass 27 Jul 2018 127,795 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body not fully secure (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2018 127,795 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Body insecure to the extent that stability is seriously impaired (6.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Body not fully secure (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 127,596 miles

Central Vehicle structure slightly damaged within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside Front slight play in swivel hub bearings

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive c bar mount on diff (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 25 Jul 2017 127,196 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive damage seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive damage seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Central Vehicle structure slightly damaged within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside Front slight play in swivel hub bearings

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive c bar mount on diff (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2016 127,156 miles

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

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

slight leak at offside and nearside front swivel hubs

Fail 22 Jul 2016 127,156 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured tie bar mount on diff (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

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

battery box corroded

slight leak at offside and nearside front swivel hubs

Pass 16 Jul 2015 126,328 miles

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

offside and nearside front swivel hubs leaking

slight play in nearside front swivel hub

Fail 7 Jul 2015 126,326 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

offside and nearside front swivel hubs leaking

slight play in nearside front swivel hub

Pass 16 Jul 2014 125,493 miles

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

nearside front swivel hub slight movement

nearside rear chassis corroded

offside and nearside front swivel hubs leaking

Fail 14 Jul 2014 125,493 miles

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

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

nearside front swivel hub slight movement

nearside rear chassis corroded

offside and nearside front swivel hubs leaking

Pass 16 Jul 2013 124,455 miles

Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

offside and nearside front swivel hubs slight leak

Fail 12 Jul 2013 124,455 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

offside and nearside front swivel hubs slight leak

Pass 16 Jul 2012 124,051 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

offside and nearside swivel hubs leaking oil

Pass 29 Jun 2011 123,656 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

drop arm ball joint cover split

offside and nearside front swivel hubs leaking

Fail 27 Jun 2011 123,650 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

nearside rear crossmember corroded

offside and nearside front swivel hubs leaking

offside and nearside rear brake discs pitted

Pass 14 Jul 2010 123,035 miles

offside and nearside rear brake discs pitted

Fail 28 Jun 2010 123,021 miles

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

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2) DANGEROUS

offside and nearside rear brake discs excessivly pitted

Pass 14 Jul 2009 121,848 miles

Both rear brake discs corroded on inside face

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

very slight pull to left when applying service brake

Pass 14 Jul 2008 119,256 miles

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

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

offside front door lower door hinge slightly worn

Fail 9 Jul 2008 119,229 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

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

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

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

offside front door lower door hinge slightly worn

Pass 12 Jul 2007 114,970 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 114,912 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

nearside front lower door hinge worn

offside front inner tyre wall slightly perished

offside front outrigger slightly corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2006 110,775 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 110,774 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Nearside Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front wiper blade torn at ends

offside and nearside front suspension spheres leaking oil.

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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L833 RSP is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 L833 RSP, 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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L833 RSP is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 January 1994.

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