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L661 NOS

1994 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

151,988 mi
Last recorded151,988 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL661 NOS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2026 151,988 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2026 151,987 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush insecure (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush insecure (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2025 151,285 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2025 151,285 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 150,691 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 150,268 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2023 150,268 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 149,944 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2022 149,944 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 149,513 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

wipers dont self park

Pass 5 Sep 2020 148,282 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 147,138 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2018 145,031 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 142,499 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Aug 2016 139,471 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 136,554 miles

offside front valve stem slightly deteriorated

Pass 23 Aug 2014 132,289 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 130,170 miles

Nearside rear dif seal has a slight leak

Pass 11 Sep 2012 127,823 miles

handbrake travel high

horn could be louder

Fail 10 Sep 2012 127,823 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

handbrake travel high

horn could be louder

Pass 11 Nov 2008 126,378 miles

Front Torsion bar attachment bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.E.4c)

Fail 10 Nov 2008 126,378 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Front Torsion bar attachment bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.E.4c)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2007 120,305 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 114,406 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Fail 14 Oct 2006 114,391 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Upper Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Jun 2005 110,043 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

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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L661 NOS is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 L661 NOS, 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 L661 NOS?

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What year was L661 NOS registered?

L661 NOS is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 February 1994.

Is L661 NOS safe to buy?

The MOT history for L661 NOS shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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