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L228 FPY

1994 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

127,408 mi
Last recorded127,408 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL228 FPY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 127,408 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 126,622 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 125,605 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2023 124,518 miles

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 May 2022 122,333 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 May 2022 122,333 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 May 2021 121,670 miles
Fail 27 May 2021 121,670 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 117,992 miles

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

brake pedal has slight travel when operated

Fail 7 Mar 2018 117,990 miles

Brake performance not tested stuck in 4 wheel + diff lock (3.7.A.1)

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement panhard bush worn both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 115,771 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2017 115,769 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Power steering component(s) leaking steering box (2.3.3b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

Pass 13 May 2008 126,366 miles
Fail 10 May 2008 126,364 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2007 116,428 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2007 116,407 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Dec 2005 111,596 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2005 111,596 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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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L228 FPY is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 L228 FPY, 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.

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What year was L228 FPY registered?

L228 FPY is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 January 1994.

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