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L572 PEC

1994 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

226,496 mi
Last recorded226,496 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2017
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL572 PEC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2017 226,496 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2016 226,495 miles

Fuel tank insecure Mounting area of the chassis corroded to excess (7.2.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor area under pedals (3.1.9)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Battery tray (5.2.6)

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

Front propshaft universal joint worn

Nearside Front Oil leak hub ()

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

Offside Rear axle has a large amount of cotton wrapped around it

Oil leak engine ()

Underside has signs of age related rust and corrosion

vehicle chassis has had a large amount of repairs to whole of the chassis pre inspection

Pass 26 Oct 2015 22,110 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 216,804 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 212,581 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 206,127 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 203,738 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 195,865 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 195,865 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 182,883 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 182,883 miles

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

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 164,811 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 151,952 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 141,107 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006

both rear indecater lens starting to discolour

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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L572 PEC is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L572 PEC, 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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L572 PEC is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 June 1994.

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