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L946 SJN

1994 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

155,681 mi
Last recorded155,681 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2020
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL946 SJN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2020 155,681 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light both (4.3.3 (a) (i))

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

rear body floor mounting support corroded

slight oil leak

Fail 26 Jun 2020 155,437 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light both (4.3.3 (a) (i))

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

rear body floor mounting support corroded

slight oil leak

Pass 1 May 2019 146,962 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both radias arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Apr 2019 146,943 miles

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn A Frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both radias arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 137,216 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both front and rear centre (3.6.B.4e)

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front drivers footwell corroding

Oil leak ()

general corrosion to chassis

rear a frame ball joint boot split

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 127,083 miles

Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

rear cross member corroded

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 118,899 miles

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front slight corrosion to the balk head area

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 106,732 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

corrosion to drivers footwall

corrosion to rear cross member

Pass 25 Apr 2014 95,920 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 Apr 2013 83,860 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 73,426 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 23 Apr 2012 73,426 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 72,794 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 71,924 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2010 71,924 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 70,304 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 68,613 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 18 Apr 2008 68,613 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 67,598 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2006 66,049 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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L946 SJN is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L946 SJN, 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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What year was L946 SJN registered?

L946 SJN is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 January 1994.

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