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L704 RSR

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

137,926 mi
Last recorded137,926 miles
Recorded on17 May 2023
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL704 RSR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 May 2023 137,926 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 137,480 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2022 137,480 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 136,774 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2021 136,774 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 135,963 miles

Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn o/s and n/s upper bearings (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2019 135,963 miles

Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn o/s and n/s upper bearings (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 135,618 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 125,901 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 121,092 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 116,923 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 114,464 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 111,733 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 111,328 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 110,494 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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L704 RSR is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 L704 RSR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L704 RSR registered?

L704 RSR is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 March 1994.

Is L704 RSR safe to buy?

The MOT history for L704 RSR shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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