CarVerify

Free Car Check

L185 UPN

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

207,246 mi
Last recorded207,246 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2020
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Land Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationL185 UPN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2020 207,246 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 23 Jul 2020 207,246 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 201,053 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2019 206,053 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (4.1.3 (b))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Towbar is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jun 2018 191,669 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2018 191,669 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2017 183,566 miles

REAR FLEXI BRAKE PIPE LOOSE

CORROSION TO OUT RIGGERS

Offside Rear BUMP STOP MISING

Fail 15 Jul 2017 183,460 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded X MEMBER (2.4.A.3)

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

CORROSION TO OUT RIGGERS

Offside Rear BUMP STOP MISING

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

REAR FLEXI BRAKE PIPE LOOSE

Pass 20 Jul 2016 175,912 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 175,912 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 18 Jul 2015 168,159 miles

Near side front out rigger corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear x member corroded

Slight leak on steering box

Pass 20 Aug 2014 161,520 miles

Oil leak

near side rear tyre outer wall sligtley perished

Pass 20 Aug 2013 155,397 miles

vehicle undersealed and brake pipes not seen

Pass 19 Jun 2012 147,666 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 145,381 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front discs worn

tow ball not fitted

Pass 25 Sep 2009 141,738 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres cracking

Fail 14 Sep 2009 141,718 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 24 Jul 2008 130,532 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

n/s/r and o/s/r/ inner sills rusty

o/s/f on floor near pedal assembly started to rust

o/s/r and n/s/r inner wheel arch near seat belt fixing rusty

Pass 17 Jul 2007 117,066 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2007 116,930 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 106,023 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 106,003 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

headlamps are not the same type

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
Full Land Rover Defender reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

L185 UPN is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 L185 UPN, 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 L185 UPN?

You can check the full history of L185 UPN by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was L185 UPN registered?

L185 UPN is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 April 1994.

Is L185 UPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for L185 UPN shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L185 UPN have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on L185 UPN. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.