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L849 HUV

1994 Land Rover Defender

Brown Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

120,018 mi
Last recorded120,018 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2018
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL849 HUV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2018 120,018 miles

Offside Front Inner floor area corroded

Offside Front Intermediate drop arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear diff slightly noisy

Pass 13 Mar 2017 200,003 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 196,158 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

oil leak

Pass 10 Mar 2015 192,382 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 May 2014 188,498 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 Mar 2013 185,174 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 Apr 2012 176,674 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 170,130 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 163,309 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 157,505 miles

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

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

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

parking brake lever 3/4 travel

play in steering damper bush

Pass 23 Apr 2008 152,343 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Feb 2007 144,049 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 144,037 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Outer Steering damper damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 15 Mar 2006 141,958 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

little handbrake lever reserve travel

masked right hand traffic headlamps fitted

rear anti-roll bar missing.. vehicle presenter claims not fitted as standard.

steering damper bush worn

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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L849 HUV is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Brown with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 L849 HUV, 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 L849 HUV registered?

L849 HUV is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 April 1994.

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The MOT history for L849 HUV shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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