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L528 HVU

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

216,082 mi
Last recorded216,082 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2023
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL528 HVU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2023 216,082 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2021 216,066 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively /offside (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front and rear suspension rusty, and body mounting points rusty

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect and nearside rear (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 214,155 miles

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 201,380 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (very) (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 198,640 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 194,664 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 194,664 miles

Offside Fuel system component leaking engine bay area (7.2.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 192,464 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outside edges

nearside rear tyre cracks on tread

Pass 21 Oct 2014 188,554 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 188,554 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 185,554 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2013 185,554 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 183,894 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 184,648 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 184,605 miles

Centre Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 182,207 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 179,336 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 179,336 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 175,600 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 175,600 miles

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)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 171,920 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2006 160,960 miles

ADVISE NEW REAR No PLATE

Pass 1 Sep 2005 150,430 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2005 150,259 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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L528 HVU is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 L528 HVU, 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 L528 HVU registered?

L528 HVU is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 March 1994.

Is L528 HVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for L528 HVU shows 24 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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