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L662 VAP

1994 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

198,058 mi
Last recorded198,058 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL662 VAP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 198,058 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 197,851 miles

Coil spring corroded All coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Horn control stiff in operation

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outrigger (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Steering box mounting area (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outrigger (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Bump stop mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear axle upper link arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 197,542 miles

GENERAL RUST UNDERSIDE

Pass 11 Oct 2022 197,091 miles

COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

GENERAL UNDERBODY CORROSION, OUTRIGGER AREA A LITTLE CRUSTY

Pass 18 Oct 2021 196,952 miles

Central Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated a frame ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 196,601 miles

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 196,027 miles

Corrosion under body and suspension

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front diff leaking

Nearside front hub seal leaking

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

Offside drag link ball joint dust cover worn

Offside rear bump stop missing

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

Rear suspension A frame ball joint dust cover cracked

Pass 6 Dec 2018 195,418 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Corrosion under body and suspension

Drop arm ball joint play and cracked dust cover

Nearside front hub seal leaking

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

Fail 14 Nov 2018 195,412 miles

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Nearside rear marked in yellow (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Offside rear marked in yellow (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Corrosion under body and suspension components

Drop arm ball joint play and cracked dust cover

Nearside front hub seal leaking

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

Pass 28 Nov 2017 194,256 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2016 193,630 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2016 193,630 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not working (8.2.3)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened fronts (3.5.1i)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened rears (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2015 193,095 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 192,535 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 192,020 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 189,346 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear cross member rusty

Pass 26 Oct 2011 187,138 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front and rear brake discs rusty

Pass 7 Jan 2011 186,723 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 183,288 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

bad oil leak frpm rear diff

Pass 5 Jan 2009 181,457 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2008 179,710 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 177,783 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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L662 VAP is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 L662 VAP, 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 VAP registered?

L662 VAP is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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The MOT history for L662 VAP shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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