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L553 LPY

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2023
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

64,646 mi
Last recorded64,646 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2022
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL553 LPY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2022 64,646 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2022 64,624 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 0.7m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2021 62,190 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2021 62,152 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2020 61,979 miles

Alternator belt loose

Offside Front Swivel joint leaking oil

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 61,760 miles

Offside Front swivel joint seal starting to leak oil.

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

Pass 8 Feb 2018 61,583 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 61,185 miles

very slight corrosion on underside

Fail 7 Feb 2017 61,171 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

very slight corrosion on underside

Pass 12 Sep 2016 61,150 miles

slight corrosion on rear discs

slight corrosion on underside

slight weap from both front hub seals

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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L553 LPY is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 L553 LPY, 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 L553 LPY registered?

L553 LPY is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L553 LPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for L553 LPY shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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