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L745 PVF

1994 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2024
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

183,927 mi
Last recorded183,927 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2023
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL745 PVF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2023 183,927 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 178,142 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2022 178,142 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2021 173,076 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 170,913 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 169,363 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2018 167,518 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 163,718 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front prop uj play

Pass 8 Jul 2016 160,392 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 157,411 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 154,281 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 151,847 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 149,789 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 147,628 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 144,252 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 141,105 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 135,747 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2007 126,386 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2006 117,759 miles

slight damage to o/s seat belt †drop arm joint gaitor insecure †slight movement in o/s/f wheel bearing

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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L745 PVF is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 L745 PVF, 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 L745 PVF registered?

L745 PVF is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 January 1994.

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