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L652 NDT

1994 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

125,684 mi
Last recorded125,684 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL652 NDT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 125,684 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2025 122,295 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 120,227 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2024 120,227 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Feb 2023 118,496 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 116,232 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 114,766 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 112,685 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 111,099 miles

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn panhard rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 109,684 miles

front axle tie bar offside bush slight play

nearside rear shock absorber upper bush slight play

Pass 24 Feb 2017 108,275 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 106,591 miles

slight play in stearing system

Pass 19 Mar 2015 102,833 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 95,671 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 90,192 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 13 Mar 2013 90,192 miles

Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 84,461 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 79,862 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 79,114 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 78,816 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 77,748 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 73,462 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 73,462 miles

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

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

bonnet cable hand pull missing

Pass 21 Feb 2006 68,532 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 68,532 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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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L652 NDT is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 L652 NDT, 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 L652 NDT registered?

L652 NDT is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 January 1994.

Is L652 NDT safe to buy?

The MOT history for L652 NDT shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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