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L43 FVP

1994 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

127,681 mi
Last recorded127,681 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL43 FVP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 127,681 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2025 125,901 miles

brake pedal rubber worm

Pass 8 Jan 2024 123,030 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 121,522 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 119,871 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 118,139 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 117,100 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 115,529 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear hub bearing slight play

Pass 15 Dec 2017 111,571 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 792,211 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 107,532 miles

Offside front outrigger starting to corrode and will need repair work soon

Pass 8 Dec 2014 105,773 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 101,514 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 97,868 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

o/s rear bump stop missing

rear brake discs rusty

Pass 22 Dec 2011 92,406 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 90,672 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Fail 16 Dec 2010 90,672 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 6 Jan 2010 88,155 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 84,719 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 84,719 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 81,071 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Feb 2007 78,404 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2007 78,404 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2006 73,898 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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L43 FVP is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 L43 FVP, 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 L43 FVP registered?

L43 FVP is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 March 1994.

Is L43 FVP safe to buy?

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