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L342 VBD

1994 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2016
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

99,872 mi
Last recorded99,872 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2015
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL342 VBD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 20 Apr 2015 99,872 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2014 91,122 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 82,290 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 73,076 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 65,338 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 57,127 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 47,226 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 39,205 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 30,406 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 19,568 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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L342 VBD is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 L342 VBD, 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 L342 VBD registered?

L342 VBD is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 May 1994.

Is L342 VBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for L342 VBD shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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