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L687 LFO

1994 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

153,309 mi
Last recorded153,309 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL687 LFO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2026 153,309 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2025 152,422 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2025 152,422 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 151,068 miles

Nearside Front hub seal leaking

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front seat belt frayed

engine oil leak

Pass 7 Sep 2023 149,809 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive From engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2023 149,801 miles

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop arm, ball joint boot. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive From engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 148,516 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2022 148,516 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 146,954 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 143,786 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 27 Jun 2017 143,786 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2016 141,538 miles

oil leak

Fail 20 Jun 2016 141,538 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

oil leak

Pass 29 Jun 2015 139,075 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2015 139,075 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 137,394 miles

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 135,710 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2013 135,697 miles

Nearside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Towbar component excessively corroded (6.6.1)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jun 2012 133,946 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 132,732 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2010 129,782 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 129,782 miles

Centre Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

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

Offside Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 29 May 2009 126,906 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 126,904 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 124,633 miles

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

moderate play in n/s/f drag link end

moderate play in n/s/f wheel bearing

signs of scrubbing in past to n/s/f and o/s/f inner edges of tyres [not scrubbing at time of test]

slight dampness to front steering damper

slight play in o/s/f drag link end

slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 12 Jun 2007 120,388 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 120,387 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 106,693 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2005 101,513 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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L687 LFO is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 L687 LFO, 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 L687 LFO registered?

L687 LFO is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 March 1994.

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