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L980 FOV

1994 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2025
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

202,589 mi
Last recorded202,589 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2024
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL980 FOV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2024 202,589 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nearside Front passenger door pillar corroded

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Play in front diff drive flange

Pass 21 Apr 2023 199,400 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front diff seal misting

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front passenger door pillar corroded

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower swivel pin play

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear diff seal misting

Pass 25 Apr 2022 194,919 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Other passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2022 194,909 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Other passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 183,630 miles

Both front swivel hubs are corroding and leaking grease

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front (6.1.2 (a))

Footbrake is low on performance

Handbrake is low on performance

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both front footwell areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Bulk head (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chasis (top shocker mounting area) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater insecure Wing area damaged (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Differential pinion is worn/free play

Steering system slightly rough In operation (2.1.1 (a))

Fail 8 Feb 2021 183,608 miles

Central Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Front Prop shaft securing bolt loose Bolts (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Fuel hose leaking Engine (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Both front swivel hubs are corroding and leaking grease

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front (6.1.2 (a))

Footbrake is low on performance

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both front footwell areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Bulk head (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chasis (top shocker mounting area) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater insecure Wing area damaged (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Differential pinion is worn/free play

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

Steering system slightly rough In operation (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 175,301 miles

Engine oil leak.

Excessive wear in rear differential pinon.

N/S/F & O/S/F Footwells corroded

N/S/R & O/S/R Brake discs corroded

Nearside Front Brake discs below minimum thickness

Nearside Front swivel ball pitted. Leaking grease from seal

Nearside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour Lens fading to clear (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock absorber mounting/A frame mounting chassis section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play slight roughness detected when rotated (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake discs below minimum thickness

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured lens fading to clear (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater insecure Panel damage to wing (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front swivel ball pitted. Leaking grease from seal

Fail 29 Jan 2020 175,214 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drag link (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle coil spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Steering track tube (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high Headlight bracket damaged (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Steering box drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Engine oil leak.

Excessive wear in rear differential pinon.

N/S/F & O/S/F Footwells corroded

N/S/R & O/S/R Brake discs corroded

Nearside Front Brake discs below minimum thickness

Nearside Front swivel ball pitted. Leaking grease from seal

Nearside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour Lens fading to clear (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock absorber mounting/A frame mounting chassis section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play slight roughness detected when rotated (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake discs below minimum thickness

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured lens fading to clear (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater insecure Panel damage to wing (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front swivel ball pitted. Leaking grease from seal

Pass 11 Dec 2018 165,147 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 162,656 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 162,605 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering arm (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed (6.3.5.a)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 155,107 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

long handbrake travel

pulls slightly left when braking

Pass 23 Jun 2015 148,236 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front king ping has slight movement

Fail 19 Jun 2015 148,235 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 138,859 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

nearside front tyre inner sidewall damaged slightly

offside rear tyre outer sidewall damaged slightly

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

steering wheel cover damaged slightly

Pass 16 Apr 2013 128,483 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

tow bar electrical socket badly damaged

Fail 15 Apr 2013 128,483 miles

Offside Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside headlamp guard insecure

tow bar electrical socket badly damaged

Pass 12 Apr 2012 119,371 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2011 110,153 miles

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

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)

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

front brake discs & pads worn

rear crossmember corroded

Fail 31 Mar 2011 110,153 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Radius arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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)

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

front brake discs & pads worn

rear crossmember corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2010 108,838 miles

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

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)

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2010 108,838 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Radius arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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)

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 106,773 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Propshaft component defective

Fail 29 Jun 2009 106,773 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Propshaft component defective

Pass 24 Jun 2008 104,415 miles

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

Propshaft component defective

hand brake travel long

nearside wiper ferrule worn

steering damper bush worn

wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 26 Jun 2007 101,436 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Propshaft component defective

Pass 21 Jun 2006 96,359 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 96,359 miles

Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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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L980 FOV is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 L980 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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L980 FOV is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 March 1994.

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