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L529 UAP

1994 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

120,184 mi
Last recorded120,184 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2025
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL529 UAP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2025 120,184 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 206,996 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 206,999 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2022 206,999 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2021 206,995 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2021 206,995 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2020 206,991 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 206,996 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Feb 2019 206,996 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2018 206,996 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2017 206,998 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2017 206,998 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Feb 2016 207,055 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 206,995 miles

all tyres perished and sidewall damage

Pass 23 Feb 2014 206,997 miles

exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 27 Feb 2013 206,558 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust slightly deteriorated

offside wiper blade slightly split

Fail 22 Feb 2013 206,536 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust slightly deteriorated

offside wiper blade slightly split

Pass 19 Feb 2012 200,007 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear tyres slightly perished on outer walls

Pass 19 Feb 2011 198,608 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 186,594 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 177,214 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 169,939 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 161,730 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 155,053 miles

oil leak in steering box area?

Fail 17 Feb 2006 155,053 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

oil leak in steering box area?

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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L529 UAP 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 L529 UAP, 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 L529 UAP registered?

L529 UAP is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 March 1994.

Is L529 UAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for L529 UAP 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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