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L424 DPL

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

100,007 mi
Last recorded100,007 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL424 DPL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 100,007 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2024 100,007 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 100,007 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 100,007 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 100,007 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 100,007 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 100,007 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 100,007 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 100,000 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 98,750 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 88,727 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Lower gearbox bell housing bolts missing

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Oil leak

front propshaft U/J's worn

Pass 17 Sep 2014 87,681 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

front prop shaft U/J's worn

Pass 20 Sep 2013 80,121 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 20 Sep 2013 80,107 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 70,462 miles

slight twist OSF brake hose

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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L424 DPL is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 L424 DPL, 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

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What year was L424 DPL registered?

L424 DPL is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 March 1994.

Is L424 DPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for L424 DPL shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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