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L470 BRG

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

156,948 mi
Last recorded156,948 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2021
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL470 BRG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2021 156,948 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Clutch pedal anti slip rubber missing

Fail 18 Mar 2021 156,948 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Clutch pedal anti slip rubber missing

Nearside Rear Tail light broken

Rear Number plate light broken

Rev light broken

Pass 20 Mar 2020 156,196 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 153,361 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 147,533 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 142,719 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 137,566 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 134,243 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 130,034 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 127,487 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 127,487 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2011 115,715 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 106,824 miles

Both front inner arch-liners corroded

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 96,883 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 89,136 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 9 Oct 2008 89,136 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 98,624 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 98,504 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

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

drop arm no 1 ball joint gaiter split

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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L470 BRG 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 L470 BRG, 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 L470 BRG registered?

L470 BRG is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 April 1994.

Is L470 BRG safe to buy?

The MOT history for L470 BRG 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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