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L946 LFR

1994 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

84,130 mi
Last recorded84,130 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2013
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL946 LFR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2013 84,130 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 68,353 miles

offside rear axle tie-bar slightly bent

slight oil leak

Pass 10 Aug 2011 54,703 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 44,483 miles

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

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

rear brake pads low

rear fog light lense damaged

Pass 29 Oct 2008 34,037 miles

handbrake adjust

Pass 26 Nov 2007 22,700 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 12,624 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 1,882 miles

offside front tyre cut on inner wall

Fail 31 Aug 2005 1,880 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

offside front tyre cut on inner wall

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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L946 LFR is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 L946 LFR, 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

How do I check the history of L946 LFR?

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What year was L946 LFR registered?

L946 LFR is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 July 1994.

Is L946 LFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for L946 LFR shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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