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L946 ENY

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests30 (16 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

11,893 mi
Last recorded11,893 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL946 ENY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 14 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 11,893 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2025 6,677 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2025 6,621 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen for nearside (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 4,716 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2024 4,713 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2023 100,009 miles
Fail 19 May 2023 100,009 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Comes on when foot brake applied (4.2.3 (c))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative Goes off on its own (4.5.3 (a))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Offside (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working Not working when side lights are on (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jun 2022 100,004 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2021 99,882 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2016 10,002 miles

Front Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking steering box (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Fuel tank insecure bracket corrored (7.2.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red lens missing (1.3.2e)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

nearside and offside steps corrored

Pass 22 Jan 2015 100,003 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2015 100,003 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2014 100,007 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

front bull bar corroded

front bumper corroded

nearside wiper blade starting to split

offside wiper blade starting to split

Fail 27 Jan 2014 100,007 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

front bull bar corroded

front bumper corroded

nearside wiper blade starting to split

offside wiper blade starting to split

Pass 29 Jan 2013 100,010 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2013 100,006 miles

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 100,005 miles

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

front protection bars corroded

Fail 17 Feb 2012 99,999 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

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

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

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

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

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

front protection bars corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2011 99,994 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

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

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

nearside brake disc wearing thin

offside brake disc wearing thin

Fail 9 Feb 2011 99,992 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

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

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

nearside brake disc wearing thin

offside brake disc wearing thin

Pass 12 Feb 2010 97,504 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2010 97,504 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Upper Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2009 93,367 miles

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

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

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

rear number plate slightly delaminated

Fail 22 Jan 2009 93,363 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear 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 slightly delaminated

Pass 20 Dec 2007 91,664 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2007 91,664 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 89,930 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 89,929 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2006 88,104 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2006 88,103 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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L946 ENY is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 L946 ENY, 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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L946 ENY is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 January 1994.

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