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NCF 221

1994 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

81,304 mi
Last recorded81,304 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2024
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNCF 221
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2024 81,304 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2024 81,303 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Aug 2023 81,209 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear cross member outer body mountings (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2023 81,209 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear cross member outer body mountings (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 80,835 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2022 80,835 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2021 79,579 miles

Central Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security tubular body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2021 79,579 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt a frame (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security tubular body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 79,430 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A frame (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 79,189 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 78,813 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 78,349 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 77,765 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 77,470 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 76,920 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 75,804 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 75,208 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 74,231 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 72,342 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 71,475 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 71,233 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 68,241 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 64,511 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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NCF 221 is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 NCF 221, 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 NCF 221 registered?

NCF 221 is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is NCF 221 safe to buy?

The MOT history for NCF 221 shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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