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507 GUV

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

142,627 mi
Last recorded142,627 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration507 GUV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 142,627 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 141,471 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 141,407 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 141,318 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 141,034 miles

front discs in poor condition

Pass 9 Aug 2016 140,635 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2016 140,631 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 140,079 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 136,600 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 134,777 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

nearside front & offside front floor pescribed area corroded.

Fail 18 Apr 2012 134,777 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nearside front & offside front floor pescribed area corroded.

Pass 19 Apr 2011 130,731 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

near side mirror cracked.

play in steering drop arm

Fail 18 Apr 2011 130,731 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

near side mirror cracked.

play in steering drop arm

Pass 26 Apr 2010 124,215 miles

nearside door mirror cracked but not adversly affecting view to rear.

some damage to both seat belt webbings.

some wear in brake pedal pivot bushes.

Fail 23 Apr 2010 124,215 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

nearside door mirror cracked but not adversly affecting view to rear.

some damage to both seat belt webbings.

some wear in brake pedal pivot bushes.

Pass 23 Apr 2009 113,021 miles

slight play in steering drop arm. rear diff needs the back lash adjusting if possible.

Fail 22 Apr 2009 113,021 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

slight play in steering drop arm. rear diff needs the back lash adjusting if possible.

Pass 23 Apr 2008 105,207 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 97,562 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2006 91,875 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2006 91,699 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

steering damper bush worn.

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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507 GUV is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 507 GUV, 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 507 GUV registered?

507 GUV is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 February 1994.

Is 507 GUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for 507 GUV shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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