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L984 EAX

1994 Land Rover Defender

Yellow Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2023
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,455 mi
Last recorded117,455 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2022
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL984 EAX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2022 117,455 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2022 117,453 miles

Front Power steering pump insecure and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Nov 2021 116,852 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2021 116,852 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 115,546 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Nov 2020 115,546 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 114,767 miles

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

Steering arm deformed but serviceable steering box arm (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 113,056 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 26 Sep 2018 113,047 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2017 109,271 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 28 Sep 2017 109,271 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 108,331 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Non obligatory mirror (nearside) insecure

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 8 Nov 2016 108,331 miles

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working Bulb holder broken (1.3.2b)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Non obligatory mirror (nearside) insecure

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 106,770 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 104,853 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 103,005 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 100,924 miles

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

Non obligitory mirror (nearside) insecure

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

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 99,154 miles

Non Obligitory Mirror (Nearside) Insecure

Oil leak

Steering Wheel Slightly Weakened By Cracks

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 96,606 miles

Nearside Non-Obligitory Mirror Loose

Oil leak

Fail 11 Nov 2010 96,606 miles

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

Nearside Non-Obligitory Mirror Loose

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Nov 2009 92,149 miles

Exhaust tail pipe close to nearside tyre

Fail 12 Nov 2009 92,140 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Exhaust tail pipe close to nearside tyre

Pass 6 Nov 2008 88,744 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Nov 2007 81,295 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 81,290 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Pass 22 Nov 2006 74,575 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Oct 2005 66,699 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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L984 EAX is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Yellow with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 L984 EAX, 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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L984 EAX is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 January 1994.

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