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L4 NBY

1994 Land Rover Defender

Black Lpg 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

96,473 mi
Last recorded96,473 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2012
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL4 NBY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2012 96,473 miles

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

n/s and o/s swivell housings slightly leeking

Fail 22 Nov 2012 96,409 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

o/s and n/s swivell housing slightly leeking

Pass 30 Sep 2011 95,142 miles

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

Vehicle fitted with a pre cat engine. Non cat test performed

Fail 29 Sep 2011 95,142 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Vehicle fitted with a pre cat engine. Non cat test performed

Pass 11 Feb 2010 94,422 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2010 94,422 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 94,189 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front offside and nearside hubs leaking oil

Fail 17 Feb 2009 94,185 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Battery insecure

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

front offside and nearside hubs leaking oil

Propshaft component defective

Pass 8 May 2006 93,022 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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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L4 NBY is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 3,500cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 L4 NBY, 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 L4 NBY registered?

L4 NBY is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 February 1994.

Is L4 NBY safe to buy?

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