MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
62,516 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Bulkhead to chassis mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Bulkhead to chassis mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired and functionality of the braking system is affected (1.1.21 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Bulkhead to chassis mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Bulkhead to chassis mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)
Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
steering damper bush worn and has play
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
nsr chassis leg holed and coroded
rear crossmember holed and coroded on osr
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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L849 TLV is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 TLV, 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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L849 TLV is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 May 1994.
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