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L381 PTV

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2025
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,588 mi
Last recorded96,588 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2024
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL381 PTV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2024 96,588 miles

Fuel filter showing signs of misting.

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2024 96,369 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Steering box Drop arm joint. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment Steering box drop arm ball joint. (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel filter showing signs of misting.

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 90,937 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 85,151 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2020 72,040 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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L381 PTV is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L381 PTV, 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 L381 PTV registered?

L381 PTV is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 January 1994.

Is L381 PTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for L381 PTV shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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