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L849 RSP

1994 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

150,151 mi
Last recorded150,151 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2018
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL849 RSP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2018 150,151 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2018 150,151 miles

Central Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 147,722 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 29 Jun 2017 147,706 miles

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)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 139,608 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 139,608 miles

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)

Fail 26 Jun 2015 134,569 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 134,569 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 130,374 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 126,326 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 118,872 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 111,750 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 111,733 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 107,345 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2010 107,340 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 101,721 miles

n/s/r shock poor condition

Pass 18 Jun 2008 93,909 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 89,546 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 20 Jun 2006 83,386 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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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.

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The MOT history for L849 RSP shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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