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L937 GOH

1994 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2021
Tests25 (13 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate52%

Mileage

172,679 mi
Last recorded172,679 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2020
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL937 GOH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 12 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2020 172,679 miles

Coolant leak ()

Corrosion to o/s/f floor but not within a prescribed area

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2020 172,679 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength on axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Corrosion to o/s/f floor but not within a prescribed area

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (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 17 Jan 2019 172,113 miles

Nearside Front Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front floor has corrosion but not within a prescribed area

Offside Front swivel housing has fluid seap

Offside Rear panel corrosion

Fail 28 Dec 2018 172,112 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi hose to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength bracket on axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front corrosion to floor but not within a prescribed area

Offside Front swivel housing has slight fluid leak

Offside Rear panel corrosion

Pass 22 Dec 2017 171,726 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 171,719 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt above axle(A FRAME) (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

CLUTCH PEDAL RUBBER MISSING

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 171,057 miles

Centre Rear Radius arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Oil leak from engine ()

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

Offside Front hub oil leak

o/s +n/s door cannot ne unlocked from inside

Pass 29 Jun 2015 170,118 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 169,081 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

n/s/f hub seaping oil

o/s/f swivel ball seaping.

rear axle upper ball joint has slight play

Fail 24 Jun 2014 169,080 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

n/s/f hub seaping oil

o/s/f swivel ball seaping.

rear axle upper ball joint has slight play

Pass 25 Jun 2013 168,258 miles

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

Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Jun 2013 168,258 miles

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 May 2013 168,257 miles

Brake pivot locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 167,494 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 167,492 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 165,884 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 165,884 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 165,312 miles

nearside passenger footwell hole caused by corrosion but not within 30cm of chassis or suspension mounts

Fail 24 Mar 2010 165,312 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside passenger footwell hole caused by corrosion but not within 30cm of chassis or suspension mounts

Pass 17 Jul 2008 164,219 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

nearside rear tyre cut on inside edge

Fail 11 Jul 2008 164,210 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

nearside rear tyre cut on inside edge

Pass 12 Jul 2007 163,337 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 163,337 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 12 Jul 2006 161,844 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 161,844 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

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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L937 GOH is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52%.

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 L937 GOH, 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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L937 GOH is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 April 1994.

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