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L612 TUF

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,480 mi
Last recorded146,480 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2022
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL612 TUF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2022 146,480 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 145,471 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 142,950 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 140,777 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 138,235 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 133,534 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 130,596 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 127,850 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 126,508 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 126,496 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 126,236 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 124,940 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Steering drop arm dust cover split.

Fail 19 Aug 2011 124,936 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Steering drop arm dust cover split.

Pass 3 Sep 2010 122,968 miles

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

found only 10 psi in n/s/r tyre

wear in front diff unit

Fail 2 Sep 2010 122,968 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

found only 10 psi in n/s/r tyre

wear in front diff unit

Pass 25 Aug 2009 118,466 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 118,466 miles

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Fail 4 Aug 2009 118,364 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front propshaft rear universal joint excessively worn.

Steering drop arm joint gaitor split.

Pass 15 Aug 2008 114,751 miles

Oil leak

both front hub seals leaking

Fail 11 Aug 2008 114,751 miles

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

both front hub seals leaking

Pass 26 Jul 2007 112,416 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 112,415 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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

oil leak around o/s front hub very close to brake disc

when driving vehicle on to ramp feels like rear axle has movement cannot see any certain movement but possible play in rear tie bar bushes

Pass 28 Jul 2006 109,294 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 109,294 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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L612 TUF is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 L612 TUF, 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 L612 TUF registered?

L612 TUF is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 January 1994.

Is L612 TUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for L612 TUF shows 24 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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