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L813 LFO

1994 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

204,347 mi
Last recorded204,347 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2017
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL813 LFO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2017 204,347 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 204,218 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inside engine bay (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted shock absorber mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 197,948 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2016 197,946 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2015 189,182 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

a lot of back lash rear axle

both front inner brake pads worn

chassis corroded and rusty

o/s/r metal brake pipe kinked

oil leak engine

oil leak transfer box

Pass 31 Jul 2014 183,017 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 172,918 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 21 Aug 2013 172,918 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Aug 2012 169,457 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 167,007 miles

Offside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 166,450 miles

rear no plate fading

tyres cracking on sidewalls

Pass 23 Oct 2009 163,855 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

nearside door mirror cracked

nearside main beam worked with a tap

Pass 13 Oct 2008 159,013 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 142,534 miles

brake pads wearing low at nearside front †bonnet cable stretched

Pass 27 Jul 2006 129,835 miles

chassis corroded

front discs worn

front pads low

front pads low

osr shocker damp

Pass 13 Jul 2005

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

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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L813 LFO is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 L813 LFO, 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 L813 LFO registered?

L813 LFO is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 March 1994.

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