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L574 ART

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,263 mi
Last recorded106,263 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2019
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL574 ART
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2019 106,263 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2019 106,261 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Headlamp not working on main beam Not staying on when selected (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Does not work when headlamps on (4.5.4 (b))

Registration plate insecure Not mounted in correct position (0.1 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 103,870 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 24 Jan 2018 103,825 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 101,898 miles

Horn working BUT quieter than usual

Internal indicator tell tale not working BUT audible sound heard

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Forward Track rod end (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 22 Nov 2016 101,898 miles

Horn working BUT quieter than usual

Internal indicator tell tale not working BUT audible sound heard

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Forward Track rod end (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Nov 2015 100,786 miles

Nearside Front floor corroded

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 98,782 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 94,191 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2013 94,191 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 90,369 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 4 Oct 2012 90,369 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 88,197 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 87,470 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 86,426 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 84,764 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 84,764 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 24 Nov 2007 82,599 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2007 82,591 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2006 79,664 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 77,655 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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L574 ART is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L574 ART, 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 L574 ART registered?

L574 ART is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 June 1994.

Is L574 ART safe to buy?

The MOT history for L574 ART shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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