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L29 FKL

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

174,433 mi
Last recorded174,433 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL29 FKL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 174,433 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 174,415 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2020 173,257 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 173,198 miles

all metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2018 172,532 miles

both rear chassis corroded

both rear light clusters have slight interaction

engine hads oil leak

steering box has slight oil leak

transfer box has slight oil leak

Pass 13 Jun 2017 172,175 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 169,378 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 162,885 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 159,822 miles

both rear metal brake pipes corroded

hand brake lever almost at end of travel

Pass 13 Jun 2013 155,244 miles

front diff has slight oil leak

gearbox has slight oil leak

Pass 22 Nov 2012 153,204 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 152,571 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 152,571 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 151,660 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear metal brake pipes starting to rust

o/s/head lamp has stone hole

Pass 26 Nov 2009 150,546 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 150,122 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 149,887 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 20 Nov 2007 149,887 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2006 148,680 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 148,680 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2006 148,680 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Nov 2005 147,444 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2005 147,428 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Centre Rear Upper Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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L29 FKL is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 L29 FKL, 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 L29 FKL registered?

L29 FKL is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 1994.

Is L29 FKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for L29 FKL shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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