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L9 RHJ

1994 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2020
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

106,213 mi
Last recorded106,213 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2019
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL9 RHJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2019 106,213 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2019 106,213 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 105,915 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material m/cyl to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front outrigger slight corrosion at body mount

park brake travel slightly more than usual

Pass 9 Nov 2017 105,648 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured going white (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured going white (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured going white (1.4.A.2f)

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

nearside rear service brake lower rate of increase / imbalance

Pass 17 May 2016 104,241 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 102,843 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 May 2015 102,843 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 102,103 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 102,101 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 100,000 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 100,000 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 99,932 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear tyres perished

Fail 3 Oct 2012 99,932 miles

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

ignition switch insecure

offside front trye perished

rear tyres perished

Pass 4 Oct 2011 97,377 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all tryes perished on side walls

front bumper corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2010 92,462 miles

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

front tyres side walls cracked

Fail 13 Oct 2010 92,409 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

front tyres side walls cracked

Fail 12 Oct 2009 90,009 miles

Front Steering column shaft locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

front number plate cracked

nearside and offside tryes perished slightly

nearside front wiper blade split

Pass 12 Oct 2009 90,009 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

front number plate cracked

nearside and offside tryes perished slightly

nearside front wiper blade split

Pass 13 Aug 2008 87,595 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

front number plate cracked

nearside and offside front tryes slightly perished

offside front drag link end dust cover split

Fail 8 Aug 2008 87,595 miles

Front Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

front number plate cracked

nearside and offside front tryes slightly perished

offside front drag link end dust cover split

Fail 7 Aug 2007 85,725 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

front number plate cracked

Pass 7 Aug 2007 85,725 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

front number plate cracked

Pass 1 Aug 2006 82,946 miles

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

Propshaft component defective

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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L9 RHJ is a 1994 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 65.2%.

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 L9 RHJ, 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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L9 RHJ is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 February 1994.

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