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L994 FOV

1994 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

92,952 mi
Last recorded92,952 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2017
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL994 FOV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2017 92,952 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 91,130 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2014 88,931 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 86,039 miles

play in o/s & n/s front hubs o/s front hub sphere oil leak

Pass 6 Dec 2012 83,940 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 83,460 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 83,460 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 30 Dec 2010 85,852 miles

n/s/f + n/s/r+ o/s/r wheelbearing slight play

Pass 30 Dec 2009 81,372 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

o/s/r tyre inner wall damage

Pass 2 Jan 2009 77,810 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 74,627 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 74,627 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 70,070 miles

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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L994 FOV is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 L994 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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What year was L994 FOV registered?

L994 FOV is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 March 1994.

Is L994 FOV safe to buy?

The MOT history for L994 FOV shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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