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L654 SUA

1994 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

100,105 mi
Last recorded100,105 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2022
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL654 SUA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2022 100,105 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all three (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated a frame ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 100,001 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 100,001 miles

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2017 100,005 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2017 100,005 miles

Rear reflector missing both sides (1.5.1a)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 100,108 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2014 100,005 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2013 100,105 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2012 100,005 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 100,009 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Fail 22 Jul 2010 100,102 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 100,102 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 100,102 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 100,105 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 100,102 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 100,107 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 100,107 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 100,107 miles

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.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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L654 SUA 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 77.8%.

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 L654 SUA, 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 L654 SUA registered?

L654 SUA is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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