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L648 LAO

1994 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

149,406 mi
Last recorded149,406 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2025
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL648 LAO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2025 149,406 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Front uj joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Steering damper bush has slight play

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front to rear,inner and outer (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2015 148,492 miles

oil leak

Pass 24 Nov 2014 147,796 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2014 147,796 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jan 2014 148,850 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 143,101 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 139,633 miles

both rear disc's slightlyscored outta side

slight movement to o/s/f wheel hub

Fail 1 Feb 2012 139,633 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear disc's slightlyscored outta side

slight movement to o/s/f wheel hub

Fail 26 Jan 2012 139,577 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s/r brake disc scored

play in o/s/f hub

wear in steering box

Pass 24 Jan 2011 135,309 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 130,241 miles

many non-standard parts fitted

Fail 13 Jan 2010 130,237 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

many non-standard parts fitted

Pass 9 Jan 2009 119,196 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2009 119,492 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2008 111,445 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Jan 2007 101,593 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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L648 LAO is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 L648 LAO, 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 L648 LAO registered?

L648 LAO is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 January 1994.

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