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L517 CFJ

1994 Land Rover Defender

Beige Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,677 mi
Last recorded95,677 miles
Recorded on10 May 2014
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL517 CFJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 May 2014 95,677 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2012 93,020 miles

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

Rubber exhaust mount perished

Pass 12 Nov 2011 88,488 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 17 Apr 2009 87,779 miles

Light switch slightly insecure

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Upper Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 87,779 miles

Light switch slightly insecure

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 30 Apr 2007 87,480 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 87,480 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 79,034 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 79,034 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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L517 CFJ is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Beige with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L517 CFJ, 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 L517 CFJ registered?

L517 CFJ is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 January 1994.

Is L517 CFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for L517 CFJ shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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