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L584 RGW

1994 Land Rover Defender

Grey Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

75,676 mi
Last recorded75,676 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2020
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL584 RGW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2020 75,676 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 73,629 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 70,708 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Mar 2017 68,976 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 68,382 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 68,382 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 May 2015 66,449 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 63,624 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 May 2013 59,984 miles

front steering rod ends slight wear

Pass 29 May 2012 54,636 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 54,071 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 51,232 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 51,232 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

both front hubs slight play

front and rear brake pads low

front to backbrake pipe sarting to rust advise all brake pipes cleaned and some form of protection put on

oil leak

Pass 12 May 2009 48,124 miles

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

Near side rear light lens slightly cracked not showing white light

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Fail 12 May 2009 48,124 miles

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

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Near side rear light lens slightly cracked not showing white light

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Pass 23 May 2008 45,070 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 41,731 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 35,563 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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L584 RGW is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 L584 RGW, 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

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What year was L584 RGW registered?

L584 RGW is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L584 RGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for L584 RGW shows 18 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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