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L971 ENY

1994 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

118,693 mi
Last recorded118,693 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL971 ENY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 118,693 miles

Coil spring corroded front/rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

front hub seals weeping

Fail 16 Jan 2026 118,693 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Coil spring corroded front/rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

front hub seals weeping

Pass 24 Jan 2025 117,200 miles

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front hub seals weeping

Pass 28 Dec 2023 115,706 miles

nearside front hub seal weeping

Pass 14 Jan 2023 113,204 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 112,219 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2022 112,219 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 111,417 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2021 111,415 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 24 Aug 2017 111,393 miles

Central Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front prop shaft splines worn

Oil leak ()

Rear prop shaft uj worn

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

Pass 12 Aug 2016 110,026 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 110,011 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases incomplete as well (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim not tested switch faulty (1.8.A.1c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

brake pedal rubber missing

Pass 24 Aug 2015 109,000 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 105,435 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2014 105,428 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 102,022 miles

FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES RUSTY AND AXLE PIPES

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING BOX

o/s/FRONT STABILIZER BUSH WORN

Pass 13 Mar 2012 100,544 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 99,130 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 99,125 miles

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 95,953 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 95,953 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 92,621 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 92,549 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 88,835 miles

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

brake fluid contaminated

Fail 28 Feb 2008 88,835 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

brake fluid contaminated

Pass 22 Feb 2007 84,157 miles

advice only steel brake pipes to rear becomming corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2006 80,313 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 80,276 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

propshaft defective

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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L971 ENY is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 L971 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 L971 ENY registered?

L971 ENY is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 February 1994.

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