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L453 CPR

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2025
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

126,965 mi
Last recorded126,965 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2024
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL453 CPR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2024 126,965 miles

brake pipes covered in grease ,exact condition unknown

Pass 4 Apr 2023 125,710 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 124,506 miles

Nearside Rear tie bar bush perished

corrosion in some brake pipes

Pass 12 Apr 2021 122,396 miles

corrosion in some brake pipes

corrosion starting in rear crossmember ,chassis etc

wear in some suspension bushes

Pass 27 Mar 2020 121,426 miles

Offside Front seat belt worn

wear in offside rear lower tie bar ,rear bush

Pass 3 Apr 2019 119,520 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 117,519 miles

corrosion starting on front caliper brake pipes

Pass 13 Apr 2017 114,825 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 112,864 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 110,960 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside front tyre tread cut

Pass 2 Apr 2014 108,505 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 106,028 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 103,646 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 101,642 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 99,913 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 97,426 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 97,426 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 93,994 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 89,752 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 86,387 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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L453 CPR is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 L453 CPR, 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 L453 CPR registered?

L453 CPR is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 January 1994.

Is L453 CPR safe to buy?

The MOT history for L453 CPR shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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