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L805 RNW

1994 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL805 RNW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2010
Fail 23 Sep 2010

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2009

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Fail 10 Sep 2008

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Sep 2007
Fail 12 Sep 2007

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 18 Sep 2006 95,429 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 95,429 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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L805 RNW is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 L805 RNW, 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 L805 RNW registered?

L805 RNW is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 June 1994.

Is L805 RNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for L805 RNW shows 10 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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