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L743 AFP

1994 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

223,066 mi
Last recorded223,066 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2018
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL743 AFP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2018 223,066 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2018 223,056 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Wheel bearing has excessive play nearside rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2017 210,281 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Mar 2016 204,435 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 204,295 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 195,939 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all four wheel bearings have slight play

Fail 20 Feb 2014 188,870 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 174,735 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 163,533 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nail in the nearside rear tyre

Pass 11 Jan 2010 150,471 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2010 150,458 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 144,807 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 132,971 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 125,999 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 118,122 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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L743 AFP is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 L743 AFP, 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 L743 AFP registered?

L743 AFP is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 January 1994.

Is L743 AFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for L743 AFP shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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