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L371 CUY

1994 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2024
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

149,485 mi
Last recorded149,485 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2023
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL371 CUY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2023 149,485 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 145,086 miles

oil leak

Fail 28 Apr 2021 145,084 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

oil leak

Fail 5 Mar 2021 144,827 miles

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front outer

Pass 6 Mar 2020 142,271 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 139,333 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2019 139,243 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 136,574 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 132,668 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 132,668 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 2 Jun 2016 130,328 miles

Centre Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear cross member (6.6.6)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis rail (6.6.6)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member (6.6.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 126,236 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 126,103 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 May 2014 121,916 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 May 2013 118,057 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 118,042 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 May 2012 114,580 miles

Centre Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 May 2011 113,805 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 113,801 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 May 2010 113,185 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 May 2009 112,252 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 111,412 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 111,375 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 May 2007 110,348 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 110,317 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 16 May 2006 104,227 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2006 104,227 miles
Pass 18 May 2005 97,542 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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L371 CUY is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 L371 CUY, 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 L371 CUY registered?

L371 CUY is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 May 1994.

Is L371 CUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for L371 CUY shows 28 tests with a 60.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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