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L966 FOV

1994 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2020
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

92,561 mi
Last recorded92,561 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2019
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL966 FOV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2019 92,561 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Under body covered in mud

Pass 5 Nov 2018 91,020 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded at caliper. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipes across rear axle corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Nov 2018 91,020 miles

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn Front joint. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn Rear joint. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering box fitted) Steering drop arm is very loose on steering output shaft at bottem of box (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded at caliper. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipes across rear axle corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 87,264 miles

Lower steering uj

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Outer n/s swivel joint play

Pass 7 Sep 2016 83,006 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 76,745 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 76,745 miles

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 May 2014 69,868 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 6 May 2014 69,866 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 May 2013 68,193 miles

Oil leak

front hubs damp

rear chassis surface rust

rear cross member corr/holed

slight play lower steering uj

Fail 7 May 2013 68,180 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

front hubs damp

rear chassis surface rust

rear cross member corr/holed

slight play lower steering uj

Fail 17 Apr 2012 61,827 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

steering arm balljoint slightly worn

Pass 17 Apr 2012 61,827 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

steering arm balljoint slightly worn

Pass 14 Apr 2011 53,337 miles

tow bar removed

Fail 13 Apr 2011 53,329 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 19 Apr 2010 44,837 miles

Offside Front Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted (2.2.D.2c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 44,837 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 36,648 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 36,640 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 21 Apr 2008 28,518 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 28,518 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Apr 2007 17,781 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2007 17,587 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Fail 10 Apr 2006 933,173 miles

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2006 933,173 miles

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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L966 FOV is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 L966 FOV, 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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L966 FOV is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 February 1994.

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