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L579 PRC

1994 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

192,286 mi
Last recorded192,286 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL579 PRC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 192,286 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 23 May 2025 190,235 miles

General underbody and chassis corrosion, not excessive

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

Pass 20 May 2024 189,641 miles

General underbody and chassis corrosion, not excessive

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

Pass 20 Dec 2022 189,057 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 17 Dec 2022 189,030 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 187,975 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Into caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Dec 2021 187,963 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Into flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Into caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 185,767 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 185,336 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 183,380 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 181,157 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 180,062 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 178,559 miles

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

Nearside outrigger corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2014 177,995 miles

Oil leak

front discs slighly corroded

nearside front brake pipe corroded

Pass 23 Dec 2013 177,130 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 176,300 miles

STRONG ADVISE - Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2011 175,227 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 14 Dec 2010 172,450 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 172,450 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2009 164,284 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 137,801 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2008 137,798 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 132,839 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 121,198 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 105,646 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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L579 PRC is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 L579 PRC, 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 L579 PRC registered?

L579 PRC is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L579 PRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for L579 PRC shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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