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L561 TSR

1994 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2022
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

152,489 mi
Last recorded152,489 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2021
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL561 TSR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2021 152,489 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 148,873 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 143,910 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

near side rear rubber bump stop missing

Pass 27 Apr 2011 138,213 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

both front tyre sidewalls split not shoeing cords

Fail 22 Apr 2011 138,189 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

both front tyre sidewalls split not shoeing cords

Pass 27 Mar 2010 128,430 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 117,077 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 22 Apr 2009 117,069 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2008 116,653 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 115,909 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 114,068 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2005 111,805 miles

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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L561 TSR is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 L561 TSR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of L561 TSR?

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What year was L561 TSR registered?

L561 TSR is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 January 1994.

Is L561 TSR safe to buy?

The MOT history for L561 TSR shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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