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L543 VWV

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

167,765 mi
Last recorded167,765 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL543 VWV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 167,765 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 163,069 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 157,003 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 151,038 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 149,521 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 148,542 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 145,443 miles

slight noise from n/s rear hub

Pass 21 Oct 2013 143,380 miles

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

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

steering wheel cover worn

Pass 22 Feb 2012 142,221 miles

steering wheel outer cover damage

Fail 22 Feb 2012 142,221 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

steering wheel outer cover damage

Fail 17 Feb 2011 139,922 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 139,922 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 136,589 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 133,684 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 130,086 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 124,821 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a loose flange bolt (2.4.G.4c)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 124,821 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 120,682 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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L543 VWV is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 L543 VWV, 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 L543 VWV registered?

L543 VWV is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 July 1994.

Is L543 VWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for L543 VWV shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L543 VWV have outstanding finance?

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