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L865 AAD

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

137,045 mi
Last recorded137,045 miles
Recorded on24 May 2012
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL865 AAD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2012 137,045 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

oil leak nearside front hub

Fail 22 May 2012 137,035 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

oil leak nearside front hub

Pass 16 May 2011 136,691 miles

corrosion rear chassis cross member

Fail 16 May 2011 136,691 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion rear chassis cross member

Pass 26 May 2010 136,483 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Fail 25 May 2010 136,473 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 23 May 2009 134,122 miles

Oil leak

Fail 20 May 2009 134,102 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

insecre electrical wiring offside front

Pass 29 May 2008 133,363 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

rear chassis member corroded

Pass 22 May 2007 127,138 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 120,148 miles

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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L865 AAD is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 3,528cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 L865 AAD, 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 L865 AAD registered?

L865 AAD is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 January 1994.

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