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L920 VCV

1994 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

188,232 mi
Last recorded188,232 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2017
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL920 VCV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2017 188,232 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 182,437 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS .

SLIGHT PLAY IN REAR AXLE BALL JOINT

Fail 18 Nov 2014 182,437 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 164,940 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 144,805 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2012 144,805 miles

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

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Nov 2011 132,517 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 129,352 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 123,406 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 123,406 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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L920 VCV is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 L920 VCV, 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 L920 VCV registered?

L920 VCV is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 February 1994.

Is L920 VCV safe to buy?

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