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L651 RKU

1994 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

34,400 mi
Last recorded34,400 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL651 RKU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 10 Jun 2026 34,400 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2025 32,909 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2024 30,805 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp defective (1.1.10 (f))

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

steering tight spots going lock to lock

Pass 29 Jun 2023 28,261 miles

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

Play in steering arm from steering box

Pass 15 Jun 2022 27,321 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 26,945 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 26,068 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 25,142 miles

Offside Front Steering box slight movement in sector shaft (2.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 24,593 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 23,869 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 22,956 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 20,539 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 16,490 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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L651 RKU is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 RKU, 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 RKU?

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What year was L651 RKU registered?

L651 RKU is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L651 RKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for L651 RKU shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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