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L812 RTS

1994 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,093 mi
Last recorded59,093 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2015
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL812 RTS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2015 59,093 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 58,674 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2013 58,664 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Nov 2012 57,451 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 56,912 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 56,866 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 53,695 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 52,408 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 11 Nov 2009 52,404 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2008 52,100 miles

oil leak from engine

oil leak from rear dif

Fail 26 Nov 2008 52,076 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

oil leak from engine

oil leak from rear dif

Pass 21 Nov 2007 51,862 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2006 49,965 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 49,921 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2005 48,933 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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L812 RTS is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 L812 RTS, 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 L812 RTS registered?

L812 RTS is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 May 1994.

Is L812 RTS safe to buy?

The MOT history for L812 RTS shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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