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L986 GVN

1994 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

39,514 mi
Last recorded39,514 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2014
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL986 GVN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2014 39,514 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 8 Jan 2014 39,514 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

tyre size for reference is 205/16

Pass 9 Jan 2013 38,673 miles

Oil leak

Fail 9 Jan 2013 38,673 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 6 Jan 2012 38,010 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 37,413 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 36,276 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 35,059 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 33,798 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 32,391 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 30,170 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2006 30,170 miles

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

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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L986 GVN is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L986 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L986 GVN registered?

L986 GVN is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 February 1994.

Is L986 GVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for L986 GVN shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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