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L378 OWR

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,496 mi
Last recorded74,496 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2007
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL378 OWR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2007 74,496 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 74,492 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

excessive ware in o/s steering damper bush

Pass 9 Jun 2006 163,238 miles

Nearside Front Steering box damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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L378 OWR is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 L378 OWR, 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 L378 OWR registered?

L378 OWR is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 February 1994.

Is L378 OWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for L378 OWR shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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