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L857 RMA

1994 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,014 mi
Last recorded116,014 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2008
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL857 RMA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2008 116,014 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 114,398 miles

Oil leak

both front tractor joints slightly leaking

r/n/s brake pads wearing thin

r/n/s tyre inner edge worn

slight play in steering drop arm

Pass 10 Jan 2006 110,735 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2006 110,722 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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L857 RMA is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L857 RMA, 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

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What year was L857 RMA registered?

L857 RMA is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 January 1994.

Is L857 RMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for L857 RMA shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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