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L551 UEX

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

229,824 mi
Last recorded229,824 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2025
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL551 UEX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2025 229,824 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component box (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 27 Mar 2021 228,947 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2021 228,947 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 May 2015 228,118 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen damage not effecting view

Fail 6 May 2015 228,118 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen damage not effecting view

Pass 1 May 2014 219,124 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 218,034 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 217,982 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 211,225 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 207,543 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear tyre's slightly worn on inner edges

Fail 14 Sep 2011 207,543 miles

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

Rear tyre's slightly worn on inner edges

Pass 31 Aug 2010 200,876 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 194,266 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 191,903 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front and rear no plates deteriating

slight oil leak from both front swivel seals

Pass 20 Aug 2007 186,045 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 179,520 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Swivel balls corroding

Pass 9 Sep 2005 171,475 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2005 171,475 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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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L551 UEX is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 L551 UEX, 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 L551 UEX registered?

L551 UEX is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 July 1994.

Is L551 UEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for L551 UEX shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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