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L21 SSR

1994 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2018
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

107,138 mi
Last recorded107,138 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2017
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL21 SSR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2017 107,138 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 107,138 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 105,026 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 103,264 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2015 103,264 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 99,960 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 97,119 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 97,119 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 97,047 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 95,009 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2010

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 12 Apr 2007 94,996 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

advise offside front swivel leaking grease

Pass 12 Apr 2006 85,809 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 85,809 miles

Front Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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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L21 SSR is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 L21 SSR, 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 L21 SSR registered?

L21 SSR is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 March 1994.

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