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L843 EOD

1994 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

91,591 mi
Last recorded91,591 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL843 EOD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 91,591 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2025 91,502 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 91,294 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 91,300 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 90,716 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 90,243 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 89,980 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 89,400 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 89,194 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 89,071 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 87,751 miles

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Fail 21 Jun 2013 87,751 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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Pass 13 Jun 2012 121,000 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 120,988 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 120,954 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 12,095 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 120,000 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 120,000 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 120,000 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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L843 EOD is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 L843 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L843 EOD registered?

L843 EOD is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 May 1994.

Is L843 EOD safe to buy?

The MOT history for L843 EOD shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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