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LVA 8

1994 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

148,716 mi
Last recorded148,716 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2021
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLVA 8
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2021 148,716 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 148,635 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 147,288 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2018 142,837 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 12 Jun 2018 142,870 miles

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering DRIVERSIDE FOOTWELL ( UNDERNEITH ) MARKED (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 134,586 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both of (3.5.1i)

all coil springs corroded

all shock absorbers corroded

Pass 26 May 2016 131,378 miles

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

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 May 2015 122,196 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 May 2014 117,636 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 117,636 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 23 May 2013 116,275 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 116,275 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

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

Pass 18 May 2012 112,337 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 107,959 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 104,280 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 101,007 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 97,129 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 90,592 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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LVA 8 is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LVA 8, 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 LVA 8 registered?

LVA 8 is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 April 1994.

Is LVA 8 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LVA 8 shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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