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L412 TSR

1994 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

104,560 mi
Last recorded104,560 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL412 TSR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 104,560 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 88,742 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 88,024 miles

205\ 80\16 wheels and tyres fitted at time of test

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Jun 2019 88,010 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

205\ 80\16 wheels and tyres fitted at time of test

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 87,963 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 87,857 miles

slight play in o/s/f hub bearing

Fail 29 Sep 2016 87,846 miles

Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating oil leaking onto disc o/s/r fromhub (3.7.B.3) DANGEROUS

front pads low

slight play in o/s/f hub bearing

Pass 10 Jul 2015 84,337 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 82,290 miles

slight play in front arm bushes

Pass 3 Aug 2013 78,580 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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L412 TSR is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L412 TSR, 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 L412 TSR registered?

L412 TSR is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 June 1994.

Is L412 TSR safe to buy?

The MOT history for L412 TSR shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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