MOT Status
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121,352 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Central Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear axle ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Central Rear Suspension component ball joint has slight play axle ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
Offside Front bump stop missing
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged rotten (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS
Several oil leaks on underside
Wheel bearing has slight play All four wheel bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt installation causes a lap belt to be incorrectly positioned across the occupant Twisted (10.1 (u))
Several oil leaks on underside
Wheel bearing has slight play All four wheel bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
center exh and rear exh box poor
n/s/f and o/s/f floor pan poor
Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
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L856 JVH is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.
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 L856 JVH, 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 L856 JVH registered?
L856 JVH is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 March 1994.
Is L856 JVH safe to buy?
The MOT history for L856 JVH shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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