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L219 GVP

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests38 (20 pass, 18 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

87,789 mi
Last recorded87,789 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL219 GVP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 18 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 87,789 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2025 87,209 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2025 87,209 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2024 86,007 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2024 86,007 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 84,485 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2023 84,485 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases intermediate pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 May 2022 82,761 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 4 May 2022 82,761 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2021 81,608 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2021 81,608 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2020 80,142 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 78,213 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 78,213 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 76,087 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 76,087 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s and n/s (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 73,809 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 73,809 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector insecure (1.5.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 71,252 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 71,252 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2015 69,163 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 69,163 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 66,862 miles

Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 66,862 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 64,766 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 64,766 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 62,698 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 62,698 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 8 Mar 2011 60,929 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 60,929 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 59,028 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 59,028 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 56,255 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 56,255 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 53,781 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 53,781 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 25 Jan 2007 51,055 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 51,055 miles

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

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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L219 GVP is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 38 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 L219 GVP, 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 L219 GVP registered?

L219 GVP is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 April 1994.

Is L219 GVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for L219 GVP shows 38 tests with a 52.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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