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L976 MUD

1994 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

174,702 mi
Last recorded174,702 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2024
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL976 MUD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2024 174,702 miles

extensive welding been carried out to chassis

Pass 28 Apr 2023 173,807 miles

both differentials have slight oil leak

chassis has had severe welding

Pass 24 Jan 2022 173,363 miles

chassis had several welding repairs carried out, advise replacement

Fail 21 Jan 2022 173,363 miles

Brake pipe excessively damaged rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring mounting fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush all (5.3.2 (c))

Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system both (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Intermediate drop arm likely to become detached (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Prop shaft likely to become detached bo (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension rod likely to become detached all 4 both ends (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment both (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

chassis had several welding repairs carried out, advise replacement

Pass 3 Jan 2021 173,302 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Jan 2020 173,283 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jan 2020 173,283 miles

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

Nearside Front Axle fractured (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 173,222 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 177,306 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 165,695 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 30 Dec 2013 156,929 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2013 156,920 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2012 153,494 miles

damaged to n/s door/sill

Fail 14 Dec 2012 153,494 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

damaged to n/s door/sill

Pass 20 Sep 2012 152,973 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 149,640 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 146,101 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 140,753 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 140,644 miles

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

track rod conceting rod bent o/s

Pass 15 Sep 2008 134,432 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

rear tyres perished / splitting

Pass 31 Aug 2007 125,789 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 119,371 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 MUD is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 L976 MUD, 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 L976 MUD registered?

L976 MUD is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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