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L847 EOD

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

176,420 mi
Last recorded176,420 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2021
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL847 EOD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2021 176,420 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 174,487 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2019 165,826 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 159,330 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 155,038 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 147,805 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 141,351 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 136,497 miles

Engine oil leak.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 136,497 miles

Engine oil leak.

Fail 24 Feb 2014 136,427 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 126,867 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 29 Jan 2013 126,680 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning lamps operated by more than one switch (1.4.B.1c)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 120,320 miles

Offside Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Slight oil leak from power steering box area.

Fail 1 Feb 2012 12,023 miles

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

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

Offside Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Slight oil leak from power steering box area.

Pass 18 Feb 2011 114,576 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 114,572 miles

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

Nearside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 107,656 miles

Heavy surface corrosion area of rear cross-member/towbar mounting.

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Slight play in front propshaft rear U/J.

Spare wheel carrier bolts protruding, could cause injury.

Pass 3 Feb 2009 102,567 miles

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

slight leak stearing box

Fail 27 Jan 2009 102,426 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

slight leak stearing box

Pass 23 Jan 2008 97,233 miles

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

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

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

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 19 Jan 2007 91,044 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 19 Jan 2006 84,704 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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L847 EOD is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 L847 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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L847 EOD is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 May 1994.

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