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L631 VCD

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

106,459 mi
Last recorded106,459 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2015
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL631 VCD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2015 106,459 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2015 106,451 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2014 106,002 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2014 105,994 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 104,859 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 104,443 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 103,874 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 102,419 miles

slight cracking outer wall o/s/f tyre

slight roughness o/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 12 Aug 2010 102,414 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight cracking outer wall o/s/f tyre

slight roughness o/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 11 Aug 2009 101,040 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s drag link end locking device grub screw instead of nut

Pass 11 Aug 2009 101,040 miles

o/s drag link end locking device grub screw instead of nut

Pass 19 Aug 2008 98,990 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 95,911 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 92,450 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 164,918 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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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L631 VCD 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 73.3%.

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 L631 VCD, 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 L631 VCD registered?

L631 VCD is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 May 1994.

Is L631 VCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for L631 VCD shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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