CarVerify

Free Car Check

L848 FOB

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

134,154 mi
Last recorded134,154 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2013
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Land Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationL848 FOB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2013 134,154 miles

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

Nearside front swivle joint leaking fluid

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

rear chassis cross member slightly corroded

Fail 14 Oct 2013 134,154 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside front swivle joint leaking fluid

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

rear chassis cross member slightly corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2012 132,151 miles

Rear brake pads wearing low

Rear exhaust hanger poor

Slight engine oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 26 Sep 2012 132,151 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod locating pin retaining device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear brake pads wearing low

Rear exhaust hanger poor

Slight engine oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 128,794 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 126,490 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

slight wheel bearing noise from n/s & o/s/f wheel bearings

Pass 4 Sep 2009 123,908 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 Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 119,988 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

n/s & o/s/r axle bump stops missing

Fail 24 Sep 2008 119,957 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

n/s & o/s/r axle bump stops missing

Pass 21 Sep 2007 115,843 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 110,214 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
Full Land Rover Defender reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

L848 FOB is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 L848 FOB, 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

How do I check the history of L848 FOB?

You can check the full history of L848 FOB by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was L848 FOB registered?

L848 FOB is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 January 1994.

Is L848 FOB safe to buy?

The MOT history for L848 FOB shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L848 FOB have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on L848 FOB. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.