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L954 ENY

1994 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

220,723 mi
Last recorded220,723 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2021
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL954 ENY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2021 220,723 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

Offside Front wheel bearing has o/s has slight play

Pass 28 Aug 2020 210,812 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing slight play

Offside Front hub slight play

both rear shocks slight play in bushes

Pass 28 Aug 2019 199,959 miles

Rear suspension ball joint rubber slightly deteriorated

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))

steering damper bush slightly worn

Pass 30 Aug 2018 191,014 miles

Nearside Front hub slight oil leak

Pass 4 Sep 2017 181,365 miles

all wheel bearings slightly loose

n/sf hub leaks grease

steering box drop arm rubber slightly deteiated

windscreen wipers slip on ends

Pass 30 Aug 2016 173,334 miles

Nearside Rear hub seal slight weep

Fail 26 Aug 2016 173,320 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear hub seal slight weep

Pass 4 Sep 2015 167,399 miles

Offside Front Chassis outrigger signs of corrosion

Pass 17 Jun 2014 165,019 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 158,648 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2012 149,265 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Apr 2012 149,265 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 143,514 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front swivel hubs leaking slightly

Pass 26 Apr 2011 143,514 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

front swivel hubs leaking slightly

Fail 24 Mar 2011 143,485 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Vehicle structure 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)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Mar 2010 138,073 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2010 138,073 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2009 129,962 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 129,962 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 122,477 miles

n/s/f hub oil seal leaking slightly

rear brake pipes rusty

slight play in steering shaft

Fail 13 Mar 2008 122,477 miles

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

n/s/f hub oil seal leaking slightly

rear brake pipes rusty

slight play in steering shaft

Pass 8 Mar 2007 115,261 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 108,696 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 108,665 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

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

nail in tyre

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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L954 ENY is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 L954 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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What year was L954 ENY registered?

L954 ENY is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 February 1994.

Is L954 ENY safe to buy?

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