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A11 LKR

1994 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

80,846 mi
Last recorded80,846 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA11 LKR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 80,846 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in under seal (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Mar 2026 80,846 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in under seal (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 80,808 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 79,949 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2023 79,949 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 78,995 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2022 78,995 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 78,301 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2021 78,301 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 77,727 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 76,452 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 75,406 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 74,396 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 73,634 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 73,134 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 72,625 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 72,625 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2013 72,191 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 71,640 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 71,640 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 16 May 2011 71,141 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 70,584 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front wiper rubbers splitting at ends.

Handbrake lever travel slightly long.

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 May 2009 70,016 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 69,335 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 68,701 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 67,466 miles
Pass 20 May 2005 65,789 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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A11 LKR is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 A11 LKR, 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

How do I check the history of A11 LKR?

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What year was A11 LKR registered?

A11 LKR is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is A11 LKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for A11 LKR shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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