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L51 SNW

1994 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2023
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

152,179 mi
Last recorded152,179 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2022
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL51 SNW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2022 152,179 miles

advise gaytors perished nsf over sized tyers fited heavley undersealed cust0mised suspension fited large tyers on

Fail 12 Sep 2022 152,179 miles

Nearside Front Entrance/exit door defective in operation (9.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

advise gaytors perished nsf over sized tyers fited heavley undersealed cust0mised suspension fited large tyers on

Pass 3 Jan 2021 144,198 miles

advise cuverd in mud been standing lift kit fited

Pass 23 Dec 2018 136,201 miles

car been standing heavley undersealed and custized

Pass 27 Jan 2018 135,201 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2018 135,201 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering nsr traling arm play rear chasie holed (6.1.A.1)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 128,550 miles

Chassis corrosion

Nearside Rear Caliper wet

Offside Front Brake pads low

Oil leak

Pass 27 Nov 2015 124,146 miles

Nearside Rear axle seal starting to leak

Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak

Pass 28 Nov 2014 119,729 miles

Oil leak

Fail 28 Nov 2014 119,729 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 113,388 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 113,294 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Dec 2012 109,032 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 7 Dec 2012 109,218 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 108,164 miles

Oil leak

Fail 8 Dec 2011 108,164 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Dec 2010 106,642 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 104,168 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 Dec 2008 101,486 miles

Internal alloy base offside front corroded

Fail 10 Dec 2008 101,486 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Internal alloy base offside front corroded

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

Pass 21 Nov 2007 97,729 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 21 Nov 2007 97,729 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2006 93,934 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 93,934 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Dec 2005 90,487 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2005 90,411 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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L51 SNW is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 L51 SNW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of L51 SNW?

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What year was L51 SNW registered?

L51 SNW is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 April 1994.

Is L51 SNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for L51 SNW shows 26 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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