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L973 ENY

1994 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

100,002 mi
Last recorded100,002 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2023
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL973 ENY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2023 100,002 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 100,000 miles

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

vehicle has been under sealed

Fail 8 Jun 2022 100,000 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

vehicle has been under sealed

Pass 6 Apr 2021 100,005 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2021 100,000 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour Nearside and offside front (4.4.3 (a))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached Chassis (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 100,005 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2019 100,005 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced shock top mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2018 98,163 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2017 93,677 miles

oil leak

Fail 25 May 2017 93,677 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

oil leak

Pass 31 May 2016 91,960 miles

Offside Front steering ball leaking

oil leak

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)

Fail 31 May 2016 91,957 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened cross member (2.4.G.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)

Offside Front steering ball leaking

oil leak

Pass 17 Feb 2015 89,850 miles

Oil leak

Pass 5 Feb 2014 86,846 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 83,641 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 83,640 miles

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 80,599 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 80,599 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

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

both rear top shocky bushes

Pass 10 Feb 2011 75,268 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 70,342 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 70,342 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 65,388 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 60,761 miles

advise oil leak

Pass 21 Feb 2007 56,376 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 50,414 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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L973 ENY is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 L973 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L973 ENY registered?

L973 ENY is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 February 1994.

Is L973 ENY safe to buy?

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