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L24 FVP

1994 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

17,324 mi
Last recorded17,324 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL24 FVP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2026 17,324 miles

chassis heavily corroded

Fail 2 Sep 2026 17,303 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake performance unable to be tested brake peddle sinks instantly (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lhd headlight (4.1.2 (c))

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

chassis heavily corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2025 15,129 miles

Nearside Front outer suspension sphere leaking

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security out rigger corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security step mounting corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear chassis rear crosmember replaced, unsure of welding continuity/ seam welded ?

bonnet difficult to release

brake pedal has long travel

Fail 4 Sep 2025 15,129 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front outer suspension sphere leaking

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security out rigger corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security step mounting corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear chassis rear crosmember replaced, unsure of welding continuity/ seam welded ?

bonnet difficult to release

brake pedal has long travel

Pass 19 Aug 2024 14,434 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 14,221 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2022 13,928 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 13,186 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 12,254 miles

Hydraulic brake cylinder not excessive but advise adjustment brake pedal travel (1.1.16 (e) (i))

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

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2019 11,402 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2018 10,612 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 9,959 miles

Brake vacuum build up slow brake servo slow at building pressure (3.3.E.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 16 Jul 2016 9,357 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 May 2015 8,397 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 7,304 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 21 May 2014 7,300 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 May 2013 6,950 miles

BOTH REAR DISCS CORRODED

OIL LEAK

SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S/R STABILIZER LINK

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

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

Fail 20 May 2013 6,941 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

BOTH REAR DISCS CORRODED

HANDBRAKE TRAVEL HIGH

N.S.R BUMP STOP MISSING

OIL LEAK

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S/R STABILIZER LINK

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 25 May 2012 5,092 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 5,092 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2011 3,243 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 467 miles

CORROSION TO NSF FOOTWELL

Fail 17 May 2010 429 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

CORROSION TO NSF FOOTWELL

Pass 26 May 2009 130,208 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 125,214 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 121,421 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 120,369 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 120,369 miles

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

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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L24 FVP is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L24 FVP, 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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L24 FVP is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 February 1994.

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