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L142 PVO

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2023
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,168 mi
Last recorded98,168 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2022
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL142 PVO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2022 98,168 miles

underneath of vehicle covered in thick underseal also covering brake pipes

Fail 16 May 2022 98,168 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

underside of vehicle covered in thick black underseal, including brake pipes

Pass 7 Aug 2017 98,104 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 98,067 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 152,330 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 152,330 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Fail 11 Aug 2014 152,259 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Jul 2013 151,376 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2012 151,361 miles

offside front metal brake pipe corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2011 145,208 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 145,189 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2010 141,113 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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L142 PVO is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 L142 PVO, 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 L142 PVO registered?

L142 PVO is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L142 PVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for L142 PVO shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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