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L575 LKW

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

209,249 mi
Last recorded209,249 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2018
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL575 LKW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2018 209,249 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2017 209,140 miles

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure inadequately repaired seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 204,623 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Dec 2015 196,484 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 190,271 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2013 182,153 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 181,108 miles

Battery box corroded

Both front tractor joints weeping

Both front tyre heavily perished & worn on outer edges close to the legal limit **STRONG ADVISE**

Brake fluid level low

Chassis starting to corrode

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Interaction in horn & main beam

Rear number plate light cracked

Slight interaction in rear lights

Stone chip in windscreen

Various oil leaks

Offside rear tyre heavily perished

Fail 16 Nov 2012 181,107 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Battery box corroded

Both front tractor joints weeping

Both front tyre heavily perished & worn on outer edges close to the legal limit **STRONG ADVISE**

Brake fluid level low

Chassis starting to corrode

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Interaction in horn & main beam

Rear number plate light cracked

Slight interaction in rear lights

Stone chip in windscreen

Various oil leaks

Offside rear tyre heavily perished

Pass 7 Sep 2011 180,264 miles

All tyres perished

Both front forward arm bushes starting to debond + rear bushes starting to deteriorate

Both front tyres wearing on the outer edges

Both rear shock absorber lower bushes deteriorated

Brake fluid level low

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Front brake ferrules corroding

Nearside forward track rod end gaiter split

Offside front seatbelt starting to fray

Rear inner brake pads wearing low

Stone chip in windscreen

Various oil leaks

Pass 11 Jun 2010 180,140 miles

Oil leak

all tyres perrished

chassis and suspension corroded

Fail 3 Dec 2009 180,129 miles

Horn control insecure (1.6.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 178,766 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear prop shaft rear u/j has slight play in

all 4 tyres starting to perish

nearside rear shock absorber top bush has slight play in

oil leak

Front prop shaft front u/j has excessive play in (strong advise)

Fail 18 Aug 2008 178,725 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear prop shaft rear u/j has slight play in

all 4 tyres starting to perish

nearside rear shock absorber top bush has slight play in

oil leak

Front prop shaft front u/j has excessive play in (strong advise)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 173,888 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

drivers floor at bulkhead corroded/holed

play in front porpshaft sliding joint

slight lift in steering box drop arm ball joint/gaiter also damaged

Fail 23 Aug 2007 173,880 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

drivers floor at bulkhead junction corroded/holed

play in front propshaft sliding joint

slight lift in steering box drop arm ball joint/gaiter also damaged

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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L575 LKW 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 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 L575 LKW, 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 L575 LKW registered?

L575 LKW is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 April 1994.

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