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L837 RSP

1994 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

140,022 mi
Last recorded140,022 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2021
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL837 RSP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2021 140,022 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 6 Feb 2021 140,022 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2020 137,220 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 133,130 miles

Chassis has been welded and Undersealed

Engine cover and under trays fitted

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 129,172 miles

Engine cover and Undertrays fitted

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (3.5.1g)

chassis has been welded and Undrsealed

Fail 25 Jan 2018 129,172 miles

Engine cover and Undertrays fitted

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

chassis has been welded and Undrsealed

Pass 20 Jan 2017 125,132 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 121,056 miles

Engine cover and underguards fitted

Nearside rear bump stop corroded on rear chassis

Surface corrosion on chassis not to excess at time of test but would advise treatment

Pass 15 Jan 2015 116,830 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jan 2014

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 15 Jan 2014

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 108,116 miles

CHASSIS CORRODED

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

Fail 31 Jan 2013 108,116 miles

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

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

CHASSIS CORRODED

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

Pass 1 Feb 2012 102,903 miles

steering box appears to of been cleaned

underside corroding

Fail 1 Feb 2012 102,903 miles

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

underside corroding

Pass 5 Apr 2011 100,707 miles

slight weep from power steering box ;

Pass 31 Mar 2010 96,864 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 92,892 miles

Slight blow from centre and rear exhaust.

Fail 2 Apr 2009 92,892 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Slight blow from centre and rear exhaust.

Pass 18 Mar 2008 88,354 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 83,696 miles

slight play in oi/s steering idler

Fail 7 Mar 2007 83,565 miles

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

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

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

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

chassis and rear axle corroding ;slight play in front bearings ;n/s front ball joint wearing

Pass 9 Mar 2006 78,950 miles

slight play in o/s front wheel bearing

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 RSP is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L837 RSP registered?

L837 RSP is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 February 1994.

Is L837 RSP safe to buy?

The MOT history for L837 RSP shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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