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L651 GAA

1994 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

80,299 mi
Last recorded80,299 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL651 GAA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2026 80,299 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2026 80,299 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2025 79,952 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2024 73,246 miles

Coolant leak

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 63,647 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 61,953 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 61,105 miles

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 60,273 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside front floor pan slightly corroded

Oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2019 59,228 miles

Offside front floor pan slightly corroded but not in prescribed area

Oil leak

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 57,155 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Underside rusty condition

Fail 8 Mar 2018 57,154 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Washer jet blocked (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Underside rusty condition

Pass 9 Feb 2017 55,220 miles

oil leak

Pass 17 Feb 2016 53,249 miles

brake pipes covered in copper grease.

Pass 13 Feb 2015 51,612 miles

Oil leak

nearside front inner hub seal slightly leaking

Pass 20 Feb 2014 49,777 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Feb 2013 48,368 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 43,964 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 42,761 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 42,744 miles

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 41,195 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 38,748 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 36,716 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 31,674 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 31,674 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2006 29,997 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2006 29,996 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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L651 GAA is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 L651 GAA, 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

How do I check the history of L651 GAA?

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What year was L651 GAA registered?

L651 GAA is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 April 1994.

Is L651 GAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for L651 GAA shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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