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L28 CVK

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2024
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,994 mi
Last recorded68,994 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2023
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL28 CVK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2023 68,994 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front swivel housing leaking

Offside Front swivel housing leaking

general corrosion under side of vehicle

Fail 3 Nov 2023 68,987 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front swivel housing leaking

Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front swivel housing leaking

general corrosion underside of vehicle

Pass 26 Mar 2021 67,731 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear tyre perishing

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

Fail 24 Feb 2021 67,724 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed split in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2019 64,569 miles

Nearside Front slight corrosion to floor

Nearside Front tyre cracking / perishing

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear corrosion to rear bumper just outside prescribed area

Nearside Rear nail in tyre / cracking / perishing

Offside Rear tyre heavily cracking / perishing

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

Fail 25 Jul 2019 64,550 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust blow (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both front / switch (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp not working all not working / switch (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Passenger's seat insecure both (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front slight corrosion to floor

Nearside Front tyre cracking / perishing

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear corrosion to rear bumper just outside prescribed area

Nearside Rear nail in tyre / cracking / perishing

Offside Rear tyre heavily cracking / perishing

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

Rear exhaust system corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2018 57,978 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 25 Jan 2018 57,977 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 48,240 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 19 Jan 2017 48,167 miles

Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 46,463 miles

corrosion to suspension components

corrosion to underbody

surface rust to brake pipes

Pass 14 Nov 2014 45,281 miles

corrosion to all brake discs

corrosion to suspension components

Pass 16 Nov 2013 43,814 miles

corrosion to all brake discs

corrosion to suspension components

exhaust poor condition

slight surface rust to brake pipes

Pass 22 Nov 2012 42,166 miles

corrosion to all brake discs

corrosion to exhaust

Pass 22 Nov 2011 40,705 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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L28 CVK is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L28 CVK, 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 L28 CVK registered?

L28 CVK is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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