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L613 MRM

1994 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

43,192 mi
Last recorded43,192 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2017
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL613 MRM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2017 43,192 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2017 43,192 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2016 36,211 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 29,154 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 22,053 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 15,238 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 7,991 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 48,920 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 48,920 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 47,110 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 47,110 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 47,035 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 47,032 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 46,813 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 46,813 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Jan 2007 46,467 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 46,022 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2006 46,021 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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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L613 MRM is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 L613 MRM, 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 L613 MRM registered?

L613 MRM is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 June 1994.

Is L613 MRM safe to buy?

The MOT history for L613 MRM shows 18 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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