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L869 EPF

1994 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

134,398 mi
Last recorded134,398 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2023
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL869 EPF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2023 134,398 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Slight corrosion top of centre chassis member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 131,499 miles

Slight corrosion nearside chassis [centre]

Pass 22 Jun 2021 129,173 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 126,025 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 125,534 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2019 125,534 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 123,305 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 120,668 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 112,034 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2015 112,034 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 108,421 miles

front & rear No. plates slightly deteriorating

Pass 4 Apr 2013 103,871 miles

Centre body cross rail support corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2012 99,763 miles

Centre body support rail slight;y corroded

N/s rear tyre has slight cut/damage

Pass 29 Mar 2011 95,401 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 91,389 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 87,229 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 87,228 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 81,408 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2007 74,237 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 69,373 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2006 69,373 miles

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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L869 EPF is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 L869 EPF, 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

How do I check the history of L869 EPF?

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What year was L869 EPF registered?

L869 EPF is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 May 1994.

Is L869 EPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for L869 EPF shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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