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L649 LAO

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

180,180 mi
Last recorded180,180 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL649 LAO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 180,180 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2025 180,180 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 172,836 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2023 165,759 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2022 160,358 miles

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively FORWARD UJ ON FRONT PROP (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 28 May 2021 154,184 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 147,270 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2020 147,270 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Mar 2019 139,660 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 133,905 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 128,390 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 122,110 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 114,799 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 109,401 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 104,502 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 100,200 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 95,104 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 91,840 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 86,950 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 81,721 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 76,657 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 71,103 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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L649 LAO is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 L649 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 L649 LAO registered?

L649 LAO is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 February 1994.

Is L649 LAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for L649 LAO shows 22 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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