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L477 ACN

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

108,229 mi
Last recorded108,229 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL477 ACN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 108,229 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Swivel Seal Weeping

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both Rear Upper (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 24 Apr 2026 108,180 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Swivel Seal Weeping

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 20 May 2025 107,249 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 106,186 miles

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 105,227 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 103,951 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 102,424 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

grease seeping from off side front hub

Pass 14 Mar 2020 99,662 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside front swivel seal weeping grease

Pass 8 Mar 2019 96,362 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2018 94,597 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 92,580 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2017 92,544 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings drivers footwell (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 90,546 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 87,668 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 85,235 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

o/s/f floor slightly corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2013 81,511 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 78,202 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 31 Jan 2012 78,202 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 74,487 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 70,786 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 69,028 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 66,437 miles

FRONT BUMPER STARTING TO CORRODE ... NO SHARP EDGE'S AT TIME OF TEST

N/S/F AND O/S/F DRIVESHAFT OIL SEALS GOT SLIGHT LEAK.

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 10 Mar 2006 64,598 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2006 64,501 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

rear number plate light not working

Fail 23 Feb 2006 64,445 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

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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L477 ACN is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green 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 L477 ACN, 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 L477 ACN registered?

L477 ACN is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 March 1994.

Is L477 ACN safe to buy?

The MOT history for L477 ACN shows 25 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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