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L809 ORW

1994 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2018
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

81,107 mi
Last recorded81,107 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2017
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL809 ORW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 19 Aug 2017 81,107 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 80,609 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion out rigger (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2015 80,085 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 79,615 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 78,983 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 77,852 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 76,369 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 74,761 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Aug 2009 73,088 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 71,143 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 68,967 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 65,568 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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L809 ORW is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 L809 ORW, 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 L809 ORW registered?

L809 ORW is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 January 1994.

Is L809 ORW safe to buy?

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