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L53 VKV

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

163,279 mi
Last recorded163,279 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2011
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL53 VKV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2011 163,279 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front pads wearing thin

nearside rear bump stop missing

nearside rear door does not open from outside

nearside rear mudflap insecure

offside body mount at base of ' a' piller corroded

on repair fuse box found to be badly corroded - water ingress . ideally leak should be repaired and fuse box replaced

several steel brake pipes slight corrosion

Fail 11 Apr 2011 163,256 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front pads wearing thin

nearside rear bump stop missing

nearside rear door does not open from outside

nearside rear mudflap insecure

offside body mount at base of ' a' piller corroded

several steel brake pipes slight corrosion

Pass 6 Apr 2010 162,156 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Mar 2010 162,156 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

os rear greas cap missing

Pass 14 Apr 2009 160,221 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 160,221 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Jun 2008 158,903 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 158,903 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 154,783 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 144,622 miles

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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L53 VKV is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 L53 VKV, 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 L53 VKV registered?

L53 VKV is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L53 VKV safe to buy?

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