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L807 TEX

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

194,345 mi
Last recorded194,345 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2012
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL807 TEX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2012 194,345 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 194,345 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 184,670 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 174,636 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 165,650 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 153,086 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 6 Mar 2008 153,083 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 140,603 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 128,709 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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L807 TEX is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 L807 TEX, 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 L807 TEX registered?

L807 TEX is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 April 1994.

Is L807 TEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for L807 TEX shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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