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L894 DBB

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2024
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

1,164 mi
Last recorded1,164 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2023
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL894 DBB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2023 1,164 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm bush to chassis (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 1,135 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 1,047 miles

Offside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2021 1,047 miles

Offside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 264 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 146 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 137 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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L894 DBB is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc 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 L894 DBB, 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 L894 DBB registered?

L894 DBB is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L894 DBB safe to buy?

The MOT history for L894 DBB 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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