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L471 DDV

1994 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2021
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

125,788 mi
Last recorded125,788 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2019
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL471 DDV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2019 125,788 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Various (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyres heavy cracking

Various wielding repairs been carryed out.

Pass 9 Jun 2016 124,046 miles

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

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended Tie bar (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Shock mounting area very rusty

Oil leak

Rear member very rusty.

Fail 8 Jun 2016 124,045 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outrigger various (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Centre (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outrigger various (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended Tie bar (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Shock mounting area very rusty

Oil leak

Rear member very rusty.

Pass 30 Jun 2015 122,035 miles

Front hub seals damp.

Oil leak

Fail 29 Jun 2015 122,029 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front hub seals damp.

Oil leak

Straw in rear prop.

Pass 4 Jul 2014 119,850 miles

advise oil leak from front hub seals

Fail 3 Jul 2014 119,842 miles

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

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

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

advise oil leak from front hub seals

Pass 3 Jul 2013 117,324 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 115,078 miles

N/s/f bumper taped.

Pass 7 Jul 2011 112,621 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 112,617 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 109,616 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 109,612 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 106,462 miles

o/s/r lower bracket rusty.

Fail 6 Jul 2009 106,462 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/r lower bracket rusty.

Pass 8 Jul 2008 104,609 miles

corrosion to offside rear shock absorber lower bracket

Fail 26 Jun 2008 104,609 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Panhard rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

corrosion to offside rear shock absorber lower bracket

Pass 4 Jul 2007 101,401 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 101,396 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

some play in steering box drop arm joint

steering box drop arm gaiter not fitted to joint housing

Fail 18 Jun 2007 101,354 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

slight wear o/s wiper blade

Pass 13 Apr 2006 95,069 miles

nsf hub seal weeping slightly

nsr tyre on legal limit

osf and nsf trailing arm axle mounting bushs deteriorating

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

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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L471 DDV is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 L471 DDV, 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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L471 DDV is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 February 1994.

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