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L544 VUF

1994 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

245,733 mi
Last recorded245,733 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL544 VUF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 245,733 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2025 243,169 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 240,275 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 237,007 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 234,113 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 231,064 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 227,668 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 223,007 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 219,042 miles

Nearside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 217,940 miles

Offside Rear tyre near min

both h/lamp aims reset

fuel pipes on inj pump tightened washed off and rechecked all ok

Pass 26 Aug 2016 216,816 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 26 Aug 2016 216,816 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 216,659 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 27 Jan 2015 216,646 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Dec 2013 216,106 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 214,418 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Dec 2011 210,317 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s door mirror cracked

n/s/f track rod end gaiter split

n/s/r tyre perishing

slight play in steering box arm + gaiter split

Pass 20 Dec 2010 206,502 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Dec 2009 198,151 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 198,102 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 190,511 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both sides chassis starting to corrode

Pass 10 Dec 2007 183,655 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 178,010 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2005 174,119 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2005 174,093 miles

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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L544 VUF is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 L544 VUF, 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 L544 VUF?

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What year was L544 VUF registered?

L544 VUF is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 May 1994.

Is L544 VUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for L544 VUF shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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