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L627 SWT

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

58,551 mi
Last recorded58,551 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL627 SWT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 58,551 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 40,947 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 26,666 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2023 26,666 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2022 19,784 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

fuel pump damp

Pass 23 Jul 2021 13,300 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 6,234 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 2,925 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 2,826 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 2,790 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 2,685 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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L627 SWT is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 L627 SWT, 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 L627 SWT registered?

L627 SWT is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 January 1994.

Is L627 SWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for L627 SWT shows 11 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.

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