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L566 PEC

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

171,182 mi
Last recorded171,182 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL566 PEC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 171,182 miles

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2026 171,182 miles

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 162,451 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL FOUR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2023 160,719 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2022 160,334 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front steering drop arm ball joint dust cover slight split

Offside Rear axle has slight leak

Fail 30 Jun 2022 160,334 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front steering drop arm ball joint dust cover slight split

Nearside Rear Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear axle has slight leak

Pass 7 Jul 2021 159,309 miles

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Jul 2021 159,309 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 148,411 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2019 139,572 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 30 Jul 2019 139,572 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2018 127,273 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 125,929 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides- to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both sides- chassis section (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 May 2016 124,419 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis section (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis section (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 May 2015 123,126 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear seats not in use

Pass 29 Apr 2014 121,068 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front wiper split, still clears screen

rear tyres cracking to sidewall

Pass 13 May 2013 119,236 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Apr 2012 115,529 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 112,316 miles

metal brake pipes greased limiting ispection

Pass 5 May 2010 109,021 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 106,665 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

brake pipes greased limiting inspection

Pass 26 Apr 2008 104,453 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 101,729 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 98,266 miles

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

offside rear tyre slight cracking of side wall

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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L566 PEC is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 L566 PEC, 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 L566 PEC registered?

L566 PEC is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 May 1994.

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