MOT Status
ValidMileage
146,139 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
all springs corroded
chassis has corrosion and repairs
various oil leaks
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor by door post (6.1.B.2)
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outrigger by fuel tank (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering floor by door post (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings out rigger (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
chassis repaired
general vehicle structure corroded
movement in handbrake lever pivots
rear cross member repaired
repairs to vehicle structure undersealed difficult to asses repair
steering slightly notchy lock to lock check
Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
chassis repaired
clutch pedal rubber missing
general vehicle structure corroded
interior mirror missing
movement in handbrake lever pivots
rear cross member repaired
steering slightly notchy lock to lock check
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Slight play in nearside front hub
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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L453 XFE is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.
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 XFE, 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 XFE registered?
L453 XFE is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 June 1994.
Is L453 XFE safe to buy?
The MOT history for L453 XFE shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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