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L457 KVH

1994 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

100,642 mi
Last recorded100,642 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2014
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL457 KVH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2014 100,642 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 98,597 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 96,351 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 94,053 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 91,355 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2009 88,317 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 88,315 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 85,320 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 81,366 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 81,366 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2006 77,744 miles

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

Offside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 5 Jul 2006 77,744 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Offside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2005 74,557 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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L457 KVH is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 L457 KVH, 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 L457 KVH registered?

L457 KVH is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 July 1994.

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The MOT history for L457 KVH shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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