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L211 VAC

1994 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

116,905 mi
Last recorded116,905 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL211 VAC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 116,905 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2025 116,854 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 116,749 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 116,356 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 116,172 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 115,920 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 115,681 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 114,994 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 113,983 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 112,480 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 109,826 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 May 2015 109,126 miles

Offside door step at front corroded through.

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

Fail 10 Jun 2014 108,201 miles

Corrosion to offside forward external door step.

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 108,201 miles

Corrosion to offside forward external door step.

Pass 30 May 2013 106,095 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 106,095 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 102,651 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 102,650 miles

Nearside Panhard rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 May 2011 98,847 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 93,672 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 3 Jun 2010 93,662 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 88,627 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 83,617 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

stone chip to offside lower screen outside swept wiper area.

Pass 4 Jun 2007 79,306 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 79,301 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 22 May 2006 72,261 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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L211 VAC is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 L211 VAC, 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 L211 VAC registered?

L211 VAC is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 February 1994.

Is L211 VAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for L211 VAC shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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