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L183 RVF

1994 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

136,943 mi
Last recorded136,943 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2014
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL183 RVF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 8 Aug 2014 136,943 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

dirty underneath

rattle on rear of landy

seat belts been traped in doors

tyres all have cracks/ cuts in

Pass 8 Aug 2014 136,943 miles

dirty underneath

rattle on rear of landy

seat belts been traped in doors

tyres all have cracks/ cuts in

Pass 20 Jul 2013 135,108 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 135,108 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 133,871 miles

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

chassis at back corroding

front prop rear uj has slight play

Pass 15 Aug 2011 132,220 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 132,220 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 128,712 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 128,710 miles

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 124,823 miles

os rear shock top bush slight play

slight play in ns lower bush

Fail 1 Jul 2009 124,823 miles

Nearside Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 122,009 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 122,009 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 118,451 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 118,451 miles

Offside Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 114,608 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 114,608 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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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L183 RVF is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 L183 RVF, 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 L183 RVF registered?

L183 RVF is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 January 1994.

Is L183 RVF safe to buy?

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