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L59 UKV

1994 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

128,352 mi
Last recorded128,352 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL59 UKV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 128,352 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2024 127,235 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 125,426 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 123,559 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2022 123,522 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 122,049 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 121,122 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 119,902 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 118,868 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 118,327 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2017 118,327 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2016 117,730 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2015 116,204 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 113,956 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 110,317 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 107,782 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 103,448 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 99,515 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 95,688 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 91,295 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 87,325 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2005 83,139 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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L59 UKV is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 L59 UKV, 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 L59 UKV registered?

L59 UKV is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 February 1994.

Is L59 UKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for L59 UKV shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L59 UKV have outstanding finance?

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