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L994 TVL

1993 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

190,240 mi
Last recorded190,240 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2019
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL994 TVL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2019 190,240 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported across axles (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

both front axle seals leaking

o/s and n/s rear body corroded near doors

o/s and n/s rear out riggers badly corroded

Fail 8 Apr 2019 189,891 miles

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear doors corroded inner edge

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Front Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Front both axle seals leaking

Front doors corroded inner edge

Nearside Rear body out riggers very corroded

Offside Rear body out riggers very corroded

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported both across axle (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Rear inner body sills corroded next to ns os doors

front rear prop shaft seals leaking

Pass 11 Apr 2018 179,075 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 10 Apr 2018 179,075 miles

Central Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt STEERING BOX ARM (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush BOTH END BUSHES (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 172,475 miles

All metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Nearside front steering arm bush worn

chassis corroded all over

Fail 4 Apr 2017 172,448 miles

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner body sill (5.2.6)

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulk head (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner body sill and door shut (5.2.6)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Offside and nearside rear chassis bar to body (6.1.B.2)

All metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Nearside front steering arm bush worn

Pass 5 Apr 2016 169,687 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and nail in tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s rear of body (5.2.6)

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

number plate light slightly dim. o/s/r tyre tread slightly out of shape.

surface corrosion allover rear chassis. rear exhaust corroded.

travel on foot brake. o/s/r light lens slightly discoloured .

Fail 4 Apr 2016 169,687 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and nail in tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s rear of body (5.2.6)

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

number plate light slightly dim. o/s/r tyre tread slightly out of shape.

surface corrosion allover rear chassis. rear exhaust corroded.

travel on foot brake. o/s/r light lens slightly discoloured .

Pass 14 Apr 2015 165,268 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

general surface rust to exhaust system

general underbody corrosion to all areas

Pass 28 May 2014 164,818 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both rear bump stops missing

cover detached from offside rear shockabsorber

slight leak from both front swivel seals

surface corrosion on rear chassis

Fail 28 May 2014 164,818 miles

Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both rear bump stops missing

cover detached from offside rear shockabsorber

slight leak from both front swivel seals

surface corrosion on rear chassis

Pass 20 Mar 2013 163,731 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 161,054 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

dust cover split on n/s track rod end

dust cover split on steering ball joint

rear bump stops missing

slight leak from steering box

Fail 10 Feb 2012 161,054 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

dust cover split on n/s track rod end

dust cover split on steering ball joint

rear bump stops missing

slight leak from steering box

Fail 23 Mar 2010 161,029 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

POSSIBLE PWER STEERING LEAK THAT REQUIRES CHECKING

Pass 23 Mar 2009 154,291 miles

SIGNS OF POWER STEERING FLUID LEAK

Fail 20 Mar 2009 154,223 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

SIGNS OF POWER STEERING FLUID LEAK

Pass 20 Feb 2008 144,985 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 144,968 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Fail 21 Dec 2007 144,910 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b) DANGEROUS

REAR AXLE UPPER CENTRE BALL JOINT SLIGHT PLAY

Pass 28 Nov 2006 134,651 miles

SIGNS OF CORROSION ON REAR CROSS MEMBER NEAR TOW BAR

Pass 26 Oct 2005 121,022 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2005 120,912 miles

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

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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L994 TVL is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

Across all 1993 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 118,574 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 L994 TVL, 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 33 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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L994 TVL is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 August 1993.

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