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L612 MRM

1994 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

10,160 mi
Last recorded10,160 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL612 MRM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 10,160 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2025 8,770 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 7,797 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 6,624 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 4,704 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 3,293 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2021 3,293 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 1,731 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 103,493 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 102,337 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2015 102,337 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt marked (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering marked (6.1.A.1)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 102,300 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2014 102,300 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 102,234 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2013 102,234 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 101,959 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 101,959 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Dec 2011 101,682 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 101,682 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 101,257 miles

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

front no plate damaged

several brake pipes corrodeing

Fail 11 Nov 2010 101,257 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

front no plate damaged

several brake pipes corrodeing

Pass 26 Nov 2009 100,489 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 100,489 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2008 99,550 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 97,896 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 94,582 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 89,184 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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L612 MRM is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 L612 MRM, 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 L612 MRM registered?

L612 MRM is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 June 1994.

Is L612 MRM safe to buy?

The MOT history for L612 MRM shows 27 tests with a 70.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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