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L330 NVJ

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2024
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

170,702 mi
Last recorded170,702 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2023
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL330 NVJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2023 170,702 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 170,435 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 170,372 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 169,323 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2020 169,323 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 168,617 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 167,925 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 167,372 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 167,074 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 165,558 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Oct 2013 164,323 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 161,482 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 160,078 miles

steering drop arm ball joint cover split

Pass 5 Aug 2010 159,183 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 158,022 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 156,990 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 146,342 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

drop arm balljoint gaiter split

Pass 27 Jun 2006 139,055 miles

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

oil leak

steering joint dust cover split/missing

Pass 1 Jul 2005 130,661 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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L330 NVJ is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 L330 NVJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L330 NVJ registered?

L330 NVJ is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 March 1994.

Is L330 NVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for L330 NVJ shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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