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L574 NOS

1994 Land Rover Defender

Yellow Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2026
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

150,799 mi
Last recorded150,799 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL574 NOS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 23 Jun 2025 150,799 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 150,583 miles

Play in rear axle central ball joint.

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 150,300 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 150,087 miles

slight play in steering box

Pass 12 May 2021 149,321 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play axle ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber mounting corroded

Pass 20 May 2019 147,813 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 146,878 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 May 2017 145,998 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering box end (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 25 May 2016 144,814 miles

slight corrosion in rear cross member

Pass 26 May 2015 143,825 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 143,106 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2013 142,491 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 141,526 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 140,417 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 138,899 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 137,462 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 135,306 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 132,482 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 130,270 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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L574 NOS is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Yellow with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 L574 NOS, 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

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What year was L574 NOS registered?

L574 NOS is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 January 1994.

Is L574 NOS safe to buy?

The MOT history for L574 NOS shows 19 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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