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L387 PEO

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

197,602 mi
Last recorded197,602 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2025
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL387 PEO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2025 197,602 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2024 184,939 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2024 184,939 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 170,361 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2021 164,605 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2021 164,605 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 156,663 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 146,850 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 138,366 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 131,453 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 129,734 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2016 129,734 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 126,100 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 122,046 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 122,046 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 119,468 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 119,414 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 119,354 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 119,354 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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L387 PEO is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 L387 PEO, 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 L387 PEO registered?

L387 PEO is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L387 PEO safe to buy?

The MOT history for L387 PEO shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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