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L971 LMO

1994 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2020
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

100,752 mi
Last recorded100,752 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2019
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL971 LMO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2019 100,752 miles

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 111,828 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 110,342 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

Fail 17 Sep 2009 110,342 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Feb 2008 107,684 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 107,684 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

dampness around both front shock absorbers

exhaust blow

front hub seals leaking

offside front floor pan holed

oil leak

play in front hubs

play in steering joints

rear brake discs in poor condition

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 12 May 2006 96,787 miles

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

slight play both rear +nsf wheel bearings

slight play osf lower swivel pin

steering box damp

windscreen stonechipped

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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L971 LMO is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 L971 LMO, 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

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What year was L971 LMO registered?

L971 LMO is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 July 1994.

Is L971 LMO safe to buy?

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