MOT Status
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70,576 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated diff upper ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn swivel seal slightly leaking (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))
Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated diff upper ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn swivel seal slightly leaking (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated diff upper ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Coil spring corroded All round (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn swivel seal slightly leaking (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Coil spring corroded All round (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn swivel seal slightly leaking (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))
Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn swivel seal slightly leaking (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated above axle (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn swivel seal slightly leaking (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated above axle (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Oil leak ()
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component P.A.S pump area (2.3.3b)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Oil leak ()
wet around front of fuel tank
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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L435 CUT is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 L435 CUT, 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 L435 CUT registered?
L435 CUT is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 May 1994.
Is L435 CUT safe to buy?
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