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L57 KRF

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2025
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

196,968 mi
Last recorded196,968 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2024
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL57 KRF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2024 196,968 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 180,973 miles

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

Central Rear A frame ball joint boot split

Front Oil leak ()

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front slight corrosion rear of bumper

Nearside Rear Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 19 Oct 2017 180,839 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulkhead (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Central Rear A frame ball joint boot split

Front Oil leak ()

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front slight corrosion rear of bumper

Nearside Rear Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Nearside Rear tyre small cracks on sidewall

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded link (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 163,488 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded slight corrosion on n/s and o/s.f caliper link pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Sep 2015 163,471 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

brake disc contaminated by oil n/s and o/s /f brake discs contaminated with oil (3.5.1h)

Brake pipe slightly corroded slight corrosion on n/s and o/s.f caliper link pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Front wheel bearing has slight play slight play in n/s/f andn/s/r wheel bearings (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

sharp edge on n/s/f side step

Pass 27 Oct 2012 153,605 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 153,564 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 May 2011 150,367 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 150,328 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Pass 13 Mar 2010 148,185 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Mar 2010 148,185 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 Feb 2009 147,864 miles

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

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Mar 2007 119,290 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2006 105,517 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2006 105,517 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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L57 KRF 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 53.3%.

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 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 L57 KRF, 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 L57 KRF registered?

L57 KRF is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 January 1994.

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