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L859 FLJ

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

180,012 mi
Last recorded180,012 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2011
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL859 FLJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2011 180,012 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Apr 2010 173,578 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

some rusting to rear crossmember

Fail 6 Apr 2009 65,808 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 6 Apr 2009 65,808 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 7 Apr 2008 160,161 miles

Oil leak

front number plate cracked

fuel tank slightly corroded

offside rear tyre wearing unevenly

Fail 2 Apr 2007 154,293 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear flexi brake pipe unions and ferrules rusted

Pass 2 Apr 2007 154,293 miles

rear flexi brake pipe unions and ferrules rusted

Pass 7 Apr 2006 148,848 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 148,764 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

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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L859 FLJ is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 L859 FLJ, 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 L859 FLJ registered?

L859 FLJ is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 May 1994.

Is L859 FLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for L859 FLJ shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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