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L689 VSM

1994 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

90,420 mi
Last recorded90,420 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2019
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL689 VSM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2019 90,420 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2018 89,991 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2017 89,985 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock absorber (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2017 89,124 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component box (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 88,691 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 88,563 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2014 88,556 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Nov 2013 88,454 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2013 88,451 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)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 88,228 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 88,114 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2011 88,114 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 87,027 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 85,985 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 85,038 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 84,106 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 81,500 miles

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

handbrake lever nearing limit of travel

n/s wiper blade torn

Pass 10 Jan 2006 77,717 miles

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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L689 VSM 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 L689 VSM, 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 L689 VSM registered?

L689 VSM is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 January 1994.

Is L689 VSM safe to buy?

The MOT history for L689 VSM shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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