MOT Status
ValidMileage
149,532 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play all (all greased) (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Hub seal weeping (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play all (all greased) (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Hub seal weeping (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive hub seal (sweat) (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive hub seal (sweat) (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak
clutch pedal anti slip device missing
no interior mirror
service brake requires attention
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Offside Front Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)
Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Oil leak
clutch pedal anti slip device missing
no interior mirror
service brake requires attention
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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L281 LFR is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.
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 L281 LFR, 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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How do I check the history of L281 LFR?
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What year was L281 LFR registered?
L281 LFR is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 March 1994.
Is L281 LFR safe to buy?
The MOT history for L281 LFR shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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