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L703 TPN

1994 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

44,591 mi
Last recorded44,591 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2021
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL703 TPN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2021 44,591 miles

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

Nearside Front hub seal slight leak

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

Offside Front hub seal slight leak

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

Fail 29 Jun 2021 44,584 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced next to outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength roll bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced next to outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering component leaking steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective pattern poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front floor slightly corroded

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

Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

both front hubs seals leaking (not contaminating brakes)

n/s/r bump stop missing

Pass 13 Dec 2018 44,370 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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))

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

front tyres deteriorating

Fail 13 Dec 2018 44,370 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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))

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

front tyres deteriorating

Pass 26 Apr 2018 44,264 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

n,s,f and o,s,f, tyres perished

Fail 19 Apr 2018 44,247 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

n,s,f and o,s,f, tyres perished

Pass 5 Sep 2014 43,912 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 43,201 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 42,411 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 42,044 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 42,908 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 40,856 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 43,989 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2008 43,954 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 38,100 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 36,230 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2005 32,472 miles

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

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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L703 TPN is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 L703 TPN, 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 L703 TPN registered?

L703 TPN is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 January 1994.

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The MOT history for L703 TPN shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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