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L645 VAP

1994 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

254,849 mi
Last recorded254,849 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL645 VAP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 254,849 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2024 254,370 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2023 253,599 miles

Offside Front Upper bulkhead corroded

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

Pass 20 Dec 2022 253,208 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2021 252,576 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 252,476 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 252,400 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 252,080 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2017 251,641 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 250,620 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 249,802 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 248,889 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both rear bump stop mounting bracket(s)corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2013 246,226 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2012
Pass 18 Oct 2011 237,488 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 230,705 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 218,659 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 204,793 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

engine oil leak

gearbox oil leak

rear panel slighty corroded

trenfer box oil leak

Pass 14 Nov 2007 190,683 miles

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

engine oil leak

front and rear diff oil leak

gearbox oil leak

Fail 12 Nov 2007 190,683 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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

engine oil leak

front and rear diff oil leak

gearbox oil leak

Pass 6 Nov 2006 175,609 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 175,165 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Nov 2005 161,431 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both front indicator lenses starting to deteriate

slight leak evident from steering box

Fail 14 Nov 2005 161,431 miles

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both front indicator lenses starting to deteriate

slight leak evident from steering box

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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L645 VAP is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 L645 VAP, 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 L645 VAP registered?

L645 VAP is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 April 1994.

Is L645 VAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for L645 VAP shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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