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L837 EOD

1994 Land Rover Defender

Orange Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

239,186 mi
Last recorded239,186 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL837 EOD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 239,186 miles

drivers seat in poor condition

Fail 4 Nov 2025 239,172 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe split and blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Power steering component leaking drop arm area (2.1.5 (a))

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play drop arm joint (possibly loose nut ) (2.1.3 (b) (i))

drivers seat in poor condition

off side and near side rear hubs wet at wheel centres

Pass 20 Nov 2024 237,201 miles

play in steering mechanism

Fail 20 Nov 2024 237,201 miles

play in steering mechanism

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick off side and near side rear inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 234,673 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 232,292 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2022 232,292 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 230,303 miles

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

underneath of vehicle covered in protective underseal - unable to fully inspect

Pass 25 Nov 2020 227,639 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 221,959 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 216,082 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 208,138 miles

some play at off side front wheel

Fail 20 Sep 2017 208,138 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting off side rear chassis rail (6.6.6)

some play at off side front wheel

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 195,416 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre slightly perished

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear tyre slightly perished

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

Offside Front tyre slightly perished

Offside Rear tyre slightly perished

Oil leak ()

Rear very end of tail pipe missing

Fail 16 Sep 2016 195,368 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Front Track rod end loose adjusting locking nut (2.2.B.1d)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

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

Nearside Front tyre slightly perished

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear tyre slightly perished

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

Offside Front tyre slightly perished

Offside Rear tyre slightly perished

Oil leak ()

Rear very end of tail pipe missing

Pass 15 Sep 2015 176,076 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fail 15 Sep 2015 176,076 miles

Centre Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 159,082 miles

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

steering damper bushes have slight play

Pass 28 Jun 2013 150,121 miles

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

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

o/s/front sidewalls perishing

Fail 28 Jun 2013 115,118 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

o/s/front sidewalls perishing

Pass 31 Jul 2012 146,546 miles

offside front tyre side-wall cracking

Fail 31 Jul 2012 146,546 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

offside front tyre side-wall cracking

Pass 26 Jul 2011 138,969 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 25 Jul 2011 138,969 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Aug 2010 130,410 miles

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

shock abbsorber mounting rubbers worn

Fail 3 Aug 2010 130,410 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

shock abbsorber mounting rubbers worn

Pass 7 Aug 2009 123,892 miles

all tyres are remoulds

Fail 6 Aug 2009 123,888 miles

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

Offside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

all tyres are remoulds

Pass 22 Jul 2008 114,773 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight oil leak hand brake drum

Pass 31 Jul 2007 107,865 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 107,862 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 May 2006 95,110 miles

condition of steering system

Fail 3 May 2006 95,045 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

nail in tyre

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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L837 EOD is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Orange with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

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 L837 EOD, 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 L837 EOD registered?

L837 EOD is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 April 1994.

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