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L152 RYA

1994 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

80,003 mi
Last recorded80,003 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL152 RYA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 10 Aug 2026 80,003 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2025 80,002 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 80,001 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 80,009 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 80,009 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2021 80,009 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 80,009 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 80,009 miles

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 80,009 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 80,009 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 80,002 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 78,939 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 77,911 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 74,515 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 72,719 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 71,121 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 66,425 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 63,838 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 60,135 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 56,998 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 55,272 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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L152 RYA is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 L152 RYA, 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 L152 RYA registered?

L152 RYA is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 June 1994.

Is L152 RYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for L152 RYA shows 21 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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