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L660 TKV

1994 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

145,019 mi
Last recorded145,019 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2023
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL660 TKV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2023 145,019 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 144,523 miles

Central Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 Dec 2021 144,518 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 143,278 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 141,318 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 May 2018 136,665 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 136,665 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2017 131,030 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 127,180 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 2 Apr 2015 125,751 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside rear bump stop missing

rear diff pinion oil seal leaking slightly

Pass 2 Apr 2015 125,751 miles

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

offside rear bump stop missing

rear diff pinion oil seal leaking slightly

Pass 8 Apr 2014 123,576 miles

nearside front swivel housing lealing slightly

nearside front wheel bearing has slight play

offside front indicater bulb slightly discoloured

offside rear wheel bearing has slight play

rear diff pinion oil seal leaking slightly

Fail 11 Apr 2013 121,932 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear diff pinion oil seal leaking slightly

Pass 11 Apr 2013 121,932 miles

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

rear diff pinion oil seal leaking slightly

Pass 2 Apr 2012 118,944 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

front hockey stick bushes slightly worn

Fail 22 Feb 2011 114,402 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside front wheel bearing cover bolts loose

steering drop arm ball joint gaiter insecure

Pass 22 Feb 2011 114,402 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside front wheel bearing cover bolts loose

steering drop arm ball joint gaiter insecure

Pass 24 Feb 2010 106,621 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

front swivel joint housing oil seals leaking

Fail 19 Feb 2010 106,621 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

front swivel joint housing oil seals leaking

Pass 20 Jan 2009 106,063 miles

dampness around steering box

nearside rear tyre distorting

oil leak

slight play in steering

steering joint gaiters split

Fail 20 Jan 2009 106,063 miles

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

dampness around steering box

nearside rear tyre distorting

oil leak

slight play in steering

steering joint gaiters split

Pass 19 Feb 2008 103,718 miles

corrosion to chassis

Oil leak

intermittent light switch fault - suggest attention

nearside rear tyre slight distortion

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 30 Jan 2007 101,131 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2006 98,458 miles

exhaust system and joints corroded

offside steering ball joint gaiter split

oil leak

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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L660 TKV is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 L660 TKV, 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 L660 TKV registered?

L660 TKV is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 June 1994.

Is L660 TKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for L660 TKV shows 24 tests with a 70.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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