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L662 CPR

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests34 (21 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate61.8%

Mileage

244,590 mi
Last recorded244,590 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL662 CPR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 13 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 244,590 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing dot code 2007 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2026 244,586 miles

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing dot code 2007 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2025 242,592 miles

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

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff... (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Apr 2025 242,592 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff... (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 241,385 miles

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

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Deteriorated (5.2.3 (j))

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

Rear exhaust system corroded

Fail 8 Feb 2024 241,374 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Deteriorated (5.2.3 (j))

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

Rear exhaust system corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2022 238,749 miles

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

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2021 237,542 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2021 237,542 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Position lamp not working both rear (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 235,480 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 235,480 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2019 232,132 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play lower joint has slight play but not exessively (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 230,923 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2018 230,923 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2017 230,653 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 229,997 miles

handbrake to high needs ajusting

Fail 11 Nov 2016 229,997 miles

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

handbrake to high needs ajusting

Pass 10 Nov 2015 229,176 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 228,076 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 227,654 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 227,654 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 227,272 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 224,867 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 224,867 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 211,013 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 196,292 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 196,292 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 186,519 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 172,411 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Fail 19 Feb 2008 172,411 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 12 Feb 2007 160,676 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 160,676 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Feb 2006 152,343 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2006 152,443 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Lower Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (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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L662 CPR is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 L662 CPR, 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 L662 CPR registered?

L662 CPR is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 January 1994.

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The MOT history for L662 CPR shows 34 tests with a 61.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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