MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
150,151 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Central Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid needs adjusting (8.2.3)
Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
brake pedal rubber worn
front wiper blades are too small
interior full of debris and dirty close to a refusal to test being issued
nearside rear bumpstop missing
offside front chassis leg damaged
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Oil leak
excessive mud underside of vehicle very close to refusal to test
nearside and offside rear metal brake pipes corroded and have been sanded down strongly reccomend replacement
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Oil leak
excessive mud underside of vehicle very close to refusal to test
nearside and offside rear metal brake pipes corroded and have been sanded down strongly reccomend replacement
n/s/r shock poor condition
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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L849 RSP is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 RSP, 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 L849 RSP registered?
L849 RSP is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 February 1994.
Is L849 RSP safe to buy?
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