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L411 TSR

1994 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

259,946 mi
Last recorded259,946 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2022
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL411 TSR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2022 259,946 miles

Central Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box slight leak (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2022 259,927 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt 3 drag link covers split insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fuel pipe leaking leak of pipe (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm insecurely attached not lose lower arm (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box slight leak (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 258,961 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s & o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

slight signs of oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2020 257,062 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch slight fouling of radius arm (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush at axle mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember at body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2020 256,989 miles

Central Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Intermediate drop arm insecure steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis at trail arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch slight fouling of radius arm (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush at axle mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember at body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 254,185 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective tailpipe snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Speedometer operation impaired flickers (7.8 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general surface corrosion with underseal present (6.1.1 (c) (i))

rear wiper split

Fail 15 Mar 2019 254,185 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective unable to open (3.1 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective tailpipe snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Speedometer operation impaired flickers (7.8 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general surface corrosion with underseal present (6.1.1 (c) (i))

rear wiper split

Pass 17 Mar 2018 248,701 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2018 248,698 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick n/s & o/s (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 243,290 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 243,289 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 240,146 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

under body has been undersealed

Pass 14 Mar 2015 230,755 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 218,578 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2012 206,587 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 198,926 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 12 Jan 2012 198,926 miles

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Dec 2010 190,510 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 178,700 miles

corrosion on chasis legs

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/r brake pads worn close to limit

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

Fail 8 Dec 2009 178,700 miles

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

corrosion on chasis legs

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/r brake pads worn close to limit

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2008 164,973 miles

front spheres corroded

Fail 9 Dec 2008 164,970 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

front spheres corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2007 149,783 miles

general corrosion started on chassis

slight play in steering pitman arm ball joint

Pass 5 Dec 2006 136,586 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 125,134 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

rear shock absorber top bushes slightly worn

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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L411 TSR is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 L411 TSR, 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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L411 TSR is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 July 1994.

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