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L548 VKV

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

190,005 mi
Last recorded190,005 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL548 VKV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 190,005 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2024 189,988 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2024 189,946 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2023 189,930 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 189,042 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 188,614 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2020 188,597 miles

Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement pan hard rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shocker mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive both front spheres (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2020 188,588 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fluid leak, but not excessive from front axle spheres (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 187,097 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front brake discs worn and corroded

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front suspension steering sphere leaking oil

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear brake discs worn and corroded

Service brake only just met required performance levels

Pass 2 Feb 2018 186,658 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Jan 2017 180,042 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2017 180,042 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2016 174,603 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2016 174,460 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

oil leak

Pass 26 Jan 2015 169,492 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 20 Jan 2015 169,492 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Jan 2014 164,615 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 160,727 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 158,585 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2012 158,585 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 152,964 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 152,963 miles

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

drivers seat in poor conditon

front rear prop u/j worn

Pass 15 Jan 2010 142,937 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 142,936 miles

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2009 132,680 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 123,601 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2008 123,601 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 113,784 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2006 104,790 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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L548 VKV is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 L548 VKV, 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 L548 VKV registered?

L548 VKV is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 February 1994.

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