CarVerify

Free Car Check

L249 VCV

1994 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests36 (22 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

266,897 mi
Last recorded266,897 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
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

RegistrationL249 VCV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlue
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

22 pass 14 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 266,897 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front lower spring seats (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2026 266,897 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front lower spring seats (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2025 261,126 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2025 261,126 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Both rear trailing arm brackets, on rear axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2024 255,531 miles

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

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Box (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe-hose on caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Swivel damp

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Jun 2024 255,531 miles

Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Steering arm boot (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Box (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe-hose on caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Swivel damp

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 249,272 miles

Nearside Front swivel chalice oil gaitor missing

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside swivel gaitor split

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak from rocker cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak at sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 243,717 miles

Offside Rear Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2022 243,717 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 239,485 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2021 239,479 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 234,031 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Jun 2020 234,031 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 228,586 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2019 228,580 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 221,303 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2018 221,298 miles

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Bulkhead (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 213,092 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 8 Jul 2017 213,087 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis at shock absorber mount (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 204,723 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 197,160 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 187,596 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 187,596 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 180,055 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 172,381 miles

Battery box rusted

Front axle casing rusted

Fuel tank cradle rusted

Nearside outrigger rusted

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside front outrigger rusted

Fail 9 Jul 2012 172,381 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Front axle casing rusted

Fuel tank cradle rusted

Nearside outrigger rusted

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside front outrigger rusted

Pass 8 Jul 2011 163,064 miles

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

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

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

rear crossmember corroded but no towbar fitted at time of test

slight leak from steering box

Fail 6 Jul 2011 163,604 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

rear crossmember corroded but no towbar fitted at time of test

slight leak from steering box

Pass 7 Jul 2010 153,586 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both seat belts are marked by door catches

slight weep from steering box input shaft seal

Fail 7 Jul 2010 153,586 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both seat belts are marked by door catches

slight weep from steering box input shaft seal

Pass 13 Jul 2009 144,093 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

general corrosion around front suspension area

o/s/f swivel leaking slightly

rear propshaft u/j

Fail 10 Jul 2009 144,093 miles

brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

general corrosion around front suspension area

o/s/f swivel leaking slightly

rear propshaft u/j

Pass 9 Jul 2008 133,811 miles

nearside rear bumpstop missing

slight corrosion to both rear brake pipes

slight corrosion to front to rear brake pipe

slight splitting to trail arm rubbers

some corrosion to nearside front outrigger

Pass 3 Jul 2007 124,654 miles

slight play in both top rear shock absorber bushes

Pass 7 Jul 2006 114,489 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2005 103,264 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
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

L249 VCV is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 36 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 L249 VCV, 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 L249 VCV?

You can check the full history of L249 VCV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was L249 VCV registered?

L249 VCV is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 February 1994.

Is L249 VCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for L249 VCV shows 36 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L249 VCV 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 L249 VCV. 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.