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L976 GUW

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2021
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

208,943 mi
Last recorded208,943 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2020
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL976 GUW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2020 208,943 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2020 208,937 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Seat belt likely to become detached in the event of a collision (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering box drop arm likely to become detached (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 193,857 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2019 193,857 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 May 2018 173,227 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 May 2018 173,225 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn axle bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn axle bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear cross member 3 places marked (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Axle insecure such that stability is impaired Top torque joint has excessive play (5.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 May 2017 156,089 miles

Front tyres perished

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Rear tyres perished

Fail 12 Apr 2017 156,089 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt obviously repaired (5.2.2c)

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

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

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

4 x tyres perished

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/f footwell corroded

o/s/f footwell corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2016 155,423 miles

Nearside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

all body out riggers corroded

offside front floor pannel

Fail 7 Apr 2016 155,423 miles

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings drop arm on steering box (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

all body out riggers corroded

offside front floor pannel

Pass 26 Mar 2015 154,752 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust corroded

offside front floor corroded

rear bump stops worn

Fail 9 Mar 2015 154,752 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

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

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

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

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)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

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)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

exhaust corroded

offside front floor corroded

rear bump stops worn

Pass 13 Feb 2014 153,725 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2014 153,725 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 152,069 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 28 Jan 2013 152,069 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 148,130 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 144,150 miles

nearside front door stiff to open

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 143,203 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 140,767 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 139,142 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 139,111 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 25 May 2007 137,949 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 136,537 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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L976 GUW is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green 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 L976 GUW, 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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L976 GUW is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 April 1994.

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