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L212 GVP

1994 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

51,438 mi
Last recorded51,438 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2016
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL212 GVP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2016 51,438 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2016 51,414 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2015 51,288 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Oil leak

chassis and components corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2014 51,075 miles

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

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

Oil leak

n/s/f wing mirror slightly cracked

o/s/f tyre slightly wearing on inner edge and has a slight cut in tread

power steering reservoir/pipe area slightly dam p

slight play detected at both front hub assemblys

underside body and components slightly corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2013 50,940 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

n/s/f wing mirror slightly cracked

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

power steering reservoir pipe area slightly damp

rear brake pads getting low

slight play detected at both front hub assemblys

slight play in o/s/f steering arm ball joint

underside body and components corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2012 50,498 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Oil leak

front and rear suspension components slightly corroded

n/s/f wing mirror slightly cracked

o/s/f tyre slightly wearing on inner edge

power steering reservoir pipe area slightly damp

Pass 20 Jan 2011 50,381 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/f wing mirror slightly cracked not obstucting view to rear

o/s/f tyre slightly wearing on inner edge

rear axle slightly corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2010 49,937 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 49,556 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 49,148 miles

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

steering damper rubber bushes slightly warnout

Pass 19 Dec 2006 48,500 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 47,842 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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L212 GVP is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 L212 GVP, 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 L212 GVP registered?

L212 GVP is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 April 1994.

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