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L545 VUF

1994 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

194,236 mi
Last recorded194,236 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL545 VUF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 194,236 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2025 190,686 miles

Nearside chassis leg corroded (as marked)

Pass 2 Feb 2024 187,770 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2024 187,770 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 May 2022 184,047 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 181,382 miles
Fail 6 May 2021 181,382 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2020 180,980 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 178,220 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 174,787 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 172,895 miles

corrosion on n/s inner wing under wheel arch

Pass 20 Oct 2015 170,657 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 169,641 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 165,684 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 162,600 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 162,046 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

brakes pull slightly to right

chassis generally corroding

Fail 7 Jul 2009 162,036 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

brakes pull slightly to right

chassis generally corroding

Pass 7 Feb 2008 161,189 miles

offside front flexible hose ferrule corroded

Fail 1 Feb 2008 161,183 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

o/s/f floor section corroded.

Pass 7 Nov 2006 160,470 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front 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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L545 VUF is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 L545 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.

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What year was L545 VUF registered?

L545 VUF is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 May 1994.

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