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L668 VAP

1994 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

150,101 mi
Last recorded150,101 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2019
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL668 VAP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2019 150,101 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under bonnet (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front swivel slightly damp

Rear panel hold but not in a prescribed area

a frame ball joint rubber perished slightly

chassis showing signs of corrosion

steering box slightly damp

Pass 19 Dec 2018 150,033 miles

Front door check straps missing

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

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

Rear diff weeping slightly

slight free play at steering wheel

under body showing signs off corrosion

wiper switch slightly loose

Fail 18 Dec 2018 150,033 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering arm modification unsafe bolts loose or worn (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear diff weeping slightly

slight free play at steering wheel

Front door check straps missing

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

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

under body showing signs off corrosion

wiper switch slightly loose

Pass 19 Dec 2017 150,013 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper balk head corroded

Nearside side door tied shut with a strap

Offside Front swivel seal damp

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

brake pedal spongy

chassis welding repairs carried out before test

under side heavily wax oiled

Fail 14 Dec 2017 150,013 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Upper balk head corroded

Nearside side door tied shut with a strap

Offside Front swivel seal damp

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

brake pedal spongy

chassis welding repairs carried out before test

under side heavily wax oiled

Fail 18 Jan 2016 101,212 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 100,581 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 100,008 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 99,353 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 99,353 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

sidelight swich operates extra lamps

Pass 11 Jan 2012 98,716 miles

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

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

dust cover split on drop arm

o/s/r bump stop missing

Pass 6 May 2010 93,263 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 92,255 miles

o/s/f tractor unit leaking oil

o/s/r bump stop missing

Fail 16 May 2009 92,252 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

o/s/f tractor unit leaking oil

o/s/r bump stop missing

Pass 29 Jan 2008 89,758 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 89,758 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 87,648 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 86,052 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2005 86,052 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Steering damper damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

OIL LEAK FROM VACUUM PUMP NEEDS IMMEDIATE ATTENTION

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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L668 VAP is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 L668 VAP, 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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L668 VAP is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 April 1994.

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The MOT history for L668 VAP shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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