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L45 TNJ

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

150,204 mi
Last recorded150,204 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2021
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL45 TNJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2021 150,204 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 149,791 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Bulkhead slightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Slight play in rear propshaft UJ axle end

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Drop arm ball joint gaitor (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 147,866 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Sep 2016 143,660 miles

Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened Both front seatbelts (5.2.2a)

Slight oil leak

Fail 30 Sep 2016 143,660 miles

Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened Both front seatbelts (5.2.2a)

Intermediate drop arm insecure Steering box drop arm loose (2.2.B.1a)

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

Slight oil leak

Pass 30 Sep 2015 134,117 miles

Both front bump stops slightly deteriorated

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both front radius arm bushes slightly worn (2.4.G.2)

Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened Both front seatbelts have slight damage to webbing (5.2.2a)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Both front shock absorber bushes slightly worn (2.7.4)

Front wheel bearing has slight play Both front wheel bearings have slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component Power steering pump has a slight leak (2.3.3b)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Both rear shock absorber bushes slightly worn (2.7.4)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Chassis slightly corroded (6.1.B.2)

Fail 3 Sep 2014 124,190 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 124,190 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 122,941 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 122,939 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 121,771 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 120,606 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 119,040 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 112,735 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 106,137 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 102,405 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 102,405 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 90,125 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

play in front propshaft rear universal joint

slight leak from steering box output shaft seal

slight play in steering drop arm ball joint

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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L45 TNJ is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 L45 TNJ, 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 L45 TNJ registered?

L45 TNJ is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 January 1994.

Is L45 TNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for L45 TNJ shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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