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L273 PTV

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

165,997 mi
Last recorded165,997 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL273 PTV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 23 Jun 2025 165,997 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 162,040 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing have slight play

Rear prop u/j has some play

Pass 27 Apr 2023 157,249 miles

slight play in rear wheel bearings

Pass 29 Apr 2022 150,120 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 133,925 miles

slight play in both rear wheel bearing

Pass 2 Apr 2020 124,410 miles

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 10 Apr 2019 118,875 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 104,935 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 95,617 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 90,083 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 71,871 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
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L273 PTV is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 L273 PTV, 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 L273 PTV?

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What year was L273 PTV registered?

L273 PTV is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L273 PTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for L273 PTV shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L273 PTV have outstanding finance?

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