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L440 UHW

1994 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

172,723 mi
Last recorded172,723 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2011
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL440 UHW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2011 172,723 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 7 Dec 2010 169,559 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2010 169,559 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 164,659 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 164,659 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 17 Dec 2008 159,381 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 159,381 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 152,288 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 143,573 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 137,113 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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L440 UHW is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 L440 UHW, 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 L440 UHW registered?

L440 UHW is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 January 1994.

Is L440 UHW safe to buy?

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