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L22 FSH

1994 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

162,344 mi
Last recorded162,344 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2021
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL22 FSH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2021 162,344 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 12 Oct 2021 162,333 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rear arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn rear (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged fouling (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

steering arms are sligthy bent

Pass 13 Jul 2020 154,821 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2019 154,800 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Towbar is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Towbar is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jul 2018 154,391 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 152,639 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Swivels Leaking

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Slight Leak Rear Hub Seals

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 150,642 miles

Both front Hub Seals Slight Leak

Nearside Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 148,265 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 148,245 miles

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

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 19 Jul 2014 144,315 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 136,684 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 131,042 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 120,692 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 May 2011 120,680 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 May 2010 112,026 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 97,056 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 85,489 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 69,632 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 60,838 miles
Pass 26 May 2005 53,530 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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L22 FSH is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L22 FSH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L22 FSH registered?

L22 FSH is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 July 1994.

Is L22 FSH safe to buy?

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