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L632 VOR

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

172,880 mi
Last recorded172,880 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL632 VOR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 172,880 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 172,180 miles

Rear axle diff oil leak

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023 171,643 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 171,261 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 169,263 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2020 168,308 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 167,340 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 162,089 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 161,704 miles

Nearside Front headlight aim set on upper limit

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush lower mounting bush deteriorated (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front headlight aim set on upper limit

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush lower mounting bush deteriorated (2.7.4)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

general corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 5 Nov 2015 161,230 miles

near side head light on lower level offside head light on upper level

Pass 29 Oct 2014 160,935 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 160,278 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Fail 31 Mar 2014 160,278 miles

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 154,462 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Fail 28 Mar 2013 154,462 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Fail 13 Dec 2012 154,460 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

offside front steering ball seal leaking

Pass 14 Jan 2012 154,460 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 6 Jan 2012 154,460 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Nov 2010 151,894 miles

crack in front number plate

slight corrosion starting at tow bar

Fail 18 Nov 2010 151,894 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

crack in front number plate

slight corrosion starting at tow bar

Fail 3 Jul 2009 148,471 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 148,471 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 134,067 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 118,922 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 106,052 miles

front number plate yellow background and poorly fitted.

Fail 18 Aug 2006 105,380 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.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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L632 VOR is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 L632 VOR, 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 L632 VOR registered?

L632 VOR is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 June 1994.

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