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L271 FKE

1994 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2021
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

176,610 mi
Last recorded176,610 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2020
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL271 FKE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2020 176,610 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 174,860 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 172,875 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 170,206 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 168,036 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 163,775 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 159,030 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 150,592 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 150,574 miles

Nearside Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Panhard rod rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

shock absorbers feel bouncey

Pass 12 Jul 2012 146,072 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2012 146,062 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 133,654 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 122,585 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s/ drop arm dust cover split

Pass 29 Jun 2009 112,953 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 106,475 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 98,520 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 91,453 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2005 82,822 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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L271 FKE is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 L271 FKE, 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 L271 FKE registered?

L271 FKE is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 May 1994.

Is L271 FKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for L271 FKE shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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