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L55 TNP

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

86,677 mi
Last recorded86,677 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2017
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL55 TNP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 27 Dec 2017 86,677 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings bulkhead corroded at top and bottom door hinges (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill at passengers footwell underneath (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings bottom of bulkhead at throttle inside (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings bulkhead at steering column under bonnet (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill and body mount at bottom bulkhead (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill at rear (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 81,700 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 73,785 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 73,785 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2014 68,778 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 63,081 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 4 Feb 2013 63,053 miles

Centre Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 7 Feb 2012 54,902 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 54,902 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 8 Jan 2011 46,194 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 37,244 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Rear body mountings corroded

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 12 Jan 2008 37,226 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2008 37,221 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Jan 2007 32,362 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 32,361 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside font sphere leaking

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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L55 TNP is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 L55 TNP, 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 L55 TNP registered?

L55 TNP is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 April 1994.

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