MOT Status
ValidMileage
291,033 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear diff damp
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear diff damp
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear body fixing fractured but not seriously weakened
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (bodymount) (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded crossmember (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings not attached (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded centre (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake valve insecurely mounted floor corroded (3.6.A.2a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded crossmember (2.4.A.3)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded centre (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering very bad (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close to limits (3.5.1g)
chassis heavily undersealed
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
nearside front hub seal leaking
nearside rear bump stop missing
Exhaust system in poor condition.
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
headlamps beam pattern poor due to incorrect headlamps fitted
n/s/f brake back plate rubbing on disc
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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L1 HBD is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Purple with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 L1 HBD, 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 L1 HBD registered?
L1 HBD is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1994.
Is L1 HBD safe to buy?
The MOT history for L1 HBD shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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