MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
176,156 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre slightly perrished
Offside Front Tyre slightly perrished
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
rear exhaust outlet high through wing directed at pedestrians
rear trailor light socket damaged
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
corrosion in rear brake discs
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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L551 LFO is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 L551 LFO, 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 L551 LFO registered?
L551 LFO is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 January 1994.
Is L551 LFO safe to buy?
The MOT history for L551 LFO shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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