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L248 SEJ

1994 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2022
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

148,891 mi
Last recorded148,891 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2021
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL248 SEJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 15 Sep 2021 148,891 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor too sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

steering box slightly leaking oil

Pass 26 Jun 2020 147,552 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 146,311 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 144,313 miles

Fuel tank slightly loose (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 142,176 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering column universal joint has slight play steering box side. (2.1.5)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 39,223 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 135,680 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 May 2013 130,070 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 123,147 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 117,552 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 111,454 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 103,791 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2007 95,788 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 87,590 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2005 82,821 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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L248 SEJ is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 L248 SEJ, 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 L248 SEJ registered?

L248 SEJ is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 May 1994.

Is L248 SEJ safe to buy?

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