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127,408 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Position lamp not working all (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
brake pedal has slight travel when operated
Brake performance not tested stuck in 4 wheel + diff lock (3.7.A.1)
Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement panhard bush worn both sides (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush bush worn (2.7.4)
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Power steering component(s) leaking steering box (2.3.3b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush bush worn (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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L228 FPY is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
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 L228 FPY, 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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L228 FPY is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 January 1994.
Is L228 FPY safe to buy?
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