CarVerify

Free Car Check

L39 HHN

1994 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2495cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2025
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

112,889 mi
Last recorded112,889 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2024
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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

RegistrationL39 HHN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourSilver
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

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2024 112,889 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 111,083 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 109,615 miles

note wheel bearing cap missing o/s rear

Fail 8 Sep 2022 109,615 miles

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

note wheel bearing cap missing o/s rear

Pass 25 Aug 2021 108,429 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2021 108,429 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 106,424 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 104,855 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2019 104,854 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulkhead (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 103,360 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 101,700 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 99,649 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 96,090 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 95,498 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 93,961 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 92,230 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 91,083 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 91,083 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 89,813 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 88,382 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 87,019 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 87,019 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 84,080 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 72,937 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 72,549 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 72,549 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

L39 HHN is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 L39 HHN, 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 L39 HHN?

You can check the full history of L39 HHN by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was L39 HHN registered?

L39 HHN is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L39 HHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for L39 HHN shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L39 HHN 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 L39 HHN. 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.