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L552 LFO

1994 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

128,879 mi
Last recorded128,879 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2024
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL552 LFO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2024 128,879 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 125,249 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 121,515 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bulkhead (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2022 121,515 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bulkhead (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2021 119,544 miles

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 118,799 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2020 118,736 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 114,116 miles

Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

engine and gearbox box oil leak.

Pass 5 Apr 2018 109,799 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 105,957 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 102,801 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 100,036 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 96,008 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2012 91,272 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 86,545 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 82,480 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 77,868 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 74,378 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2008 74,368 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2007 70,144 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2006 64,898 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2006 64,860 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

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

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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L552 LFO is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 L552 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 L552 LFO registered?

L552 LFO is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 January 1994.

Is L552 LFO safe to buy?

The MOT history for L552 LFO shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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