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L666 NDB

1994 Land Rover Defender

Black Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

35,759 mi
Last recorded35,759 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL666 NDB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 35,759 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 Nov 2024 35,749 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 35,324 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 34,754 miles

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 34,188 miles

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2020 33,222 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2014 33,184 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 32,872 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 32,260 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2011 32,258 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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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L666 NDB is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L666 NDB, 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 L666 NDB registered?

L666 NDB is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 March 1994.

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