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L437 LEC

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

124,829 mi
Last recorded124,829 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2015
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL437 LEC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2015 124,829 miles

Oil leak

Fail 18 Apr 2015 124,814 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Sep 2013 124,306 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012 123,423 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 122,300 miles

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

front and rear discs slightly pitted

front offside nearside hub seals slight leak

offside rear out rigger slight damage

Pass 9 Jan 2010 120,015 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2008 118,246 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 117,526 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 115,520 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 113,778 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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L437 LEC is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 L437 LEC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L437 LEC registered?

L437 LEC is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 January 1994.

Is L437 LEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for L437 LEC shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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