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L855 NWU

1994 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2024
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

105,027 mi
Last recorded105,027 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2023
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL855 NWU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2023 105,027 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 99,388 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 97,893 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2007 96,350 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 93,162 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2005 91,115 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2005 91,076 miles

Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Inner Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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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L855 NWU is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 L855 NWU, 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 L855 NWU?

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What year was L855 NWU registered?

L855 NWU is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 January 1994.

Is L855 NWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for L855 NWU shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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