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L450 GDV

1994 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

147,837 mi
Last recorded147,837 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL450 GDV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 6 Feb 2026 147,837 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 146,038 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 144,280 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 142,392 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 140,665 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2020 138,525 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 135,645 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 132,725 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 130,360 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 127,851 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS CLOSE TO LIMIT

Pass 23 Feb 2015 125,199 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 121,988 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 117,526 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 113,788 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 108,304 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 103,406 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 98,301 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 94,418 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2007 87,999 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 81,917 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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L450 GDV is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 L450 GDV, 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 L450 GDV?

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What year was L450 GDV registered?

L450 GDV is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 January 1994.

Is L450 GDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for L450 GDV shows 20 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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