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B13 LRO

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

142,888 mi
Last recorded142,888 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB13 LRO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 28 Aug 2025 142,888 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 142,888 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 142,557 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 141,834 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 141,317 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 140,255 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 137,641 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 134,666 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 131,541 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 127,569 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 123,153 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 117,257 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 110,118 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 102,758 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 93,047 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 82,498 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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B13 LRO is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 B13 LRO, 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 B13 LRO?

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What year was B13 LRO registered?

B13 LRO is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is B13 LRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for B13 LRO shows 16 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does B13 LRO have outstanding finance?

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