MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
190,173 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Power steering component(s) leaking steering box (2.3.3b)
Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cross member & o/s/r chassis (6.1.B.2)
Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member & o/s/r chassis (6.6.6)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
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L983 GVN is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
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 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 L983 GVN, 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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How do I check the history of L983 GVN?
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What year was L983 GVN registered?
L983 GVN is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 January 1994.
Is L983 GVN safe to buy?
The MOT history for L983 GVN shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does L983 GVN have outstanding finance?
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