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L510 GKJ

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2027
Tests23 (22 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.7%

Mileage

81,939 mi
Last recorded81,939 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL510 GKJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

22 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2026 81,939 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2025 81,733 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 81,513 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 81,186 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 80,548 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 80,216 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 79,805 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 79,338 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 78,846 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 78,129 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 77,543 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 76,992 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 76,350 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 75,985 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 75,263 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 75,263 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 74,165 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear of exhaust rusting.

Pass 22 Apr 2010 73,152 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 72,342 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 711,122 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 69,919 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 69,247 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2005 67,565 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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L510 GKJ is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.7%.

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 L510 GKJ, 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 L510 GKJ registered?

L510 GKJ is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 May 1994.

Is L510 GKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for L510 GKJ shows 23 tests with a 95.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L510 GKJ have outstanding finance?

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