MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
64,646 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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))
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))
Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive axel swivel joint (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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))
Alternator belt loose
Offside Front Swivel joint leaking oil
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front swivel joint seal starting to leak oil.
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
very slight corrosion on underside
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
very slight corrosion on underside
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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?
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