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L677 EDV

1994 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

77,018 mi
Last recorded77,018 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL677 EDV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 77,018 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 76,486 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 76,224 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 75,938 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 75,797 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2021 75,368 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 22 Apr 2021 75,357 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 1 Apr 2020 74,974 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 73,686 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 72,676 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)

Fail 6 Apr 2018 72,650 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 71,522 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 5 Apr 2017 71,516 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 71,336 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 71,160 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 70,665 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 69,956 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 69,633 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 69,280 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 68,854 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 68,488 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 67,902 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2006 67,902 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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L677 EDV is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 L677 EDV, 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 L677 EDV registered?

L677 EDV is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 March 1994.

Is L677 EDV safe to buy?

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