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L441 FUH

1994 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,128 mi
Last recorded94,128 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL441 FUH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 94,128 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2025 94,128 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2024 90,397 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 88,907 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 86,777 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 86,026 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 84,913 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 83,361 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 81,702 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 80,720 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 80,714 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded offside (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Oct 2016 78,770 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 78,654 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2014 77,395 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 76,329 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 73,630 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

coil springs starting to rust

front brake pipes slightly rusty

slight oil leak from rear diff area

Pass 29 Oct 2012 73,630 miles

coil springs starting to rust

front brake pipes slightly rusty

slight oil leak from rear diff area

Pass 2 Nov 2011 72,684 miles

Oil leak

Fail 26 Oct 2011 72,681 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 25 Oct 2010 71,567 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 69,876 miles

Offside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Oct 2009 69,876 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 68,500 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 67,392 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 65,583 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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L441 FUH is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 L441 FUH, 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 L441 FUH registered?

L441 FUH is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 May 1994.

Is L441 FUH safe to buy?

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