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L299 DDD

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

217,529 mi
Last recorded217,529 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2012
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL299 DDD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2012 217,529 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 9 Jul 2012 217,513 miles

Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2011 210,948 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 15 Jul 2011 210,944 miles

Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 200,785 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

nearside rear door not opening from inside or out

Pass 20 Jul 2009 191,089 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s rear door not opening outside or inside

Fail 15 Jul 2009 191,089 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s rear door not opening outside or inside

Pass 16 Jul 2008 180,172 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 165,405 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 150,979 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Upper Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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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L299 DDD is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 L299 DDD, 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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L299 DDD is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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