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L690 LFO

1994 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

189,436 mi
Last recorded189,436 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL690 LFO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 189,436 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2025 185,702 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 180,862 miles

Front Sound deadening material not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 176,458 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play hub end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2022 172,069 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 168,149 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 164,316 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 160,085 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty lamp not lighting up (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 155,766 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 153,652 miles

Nearside Front tyre perrished/cracked

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 149,692 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 149,681 miles

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

Nearside front hub seal leaking

Rear prop rear uj worn

Pass 18 Feb 2015 145,620 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 141,775 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 141,774 miles

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

Front prop UJ worn

Pass 25 Feb 2013 137,683 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 133,565 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 129,688 miles

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

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

chassis holed by gear box mounting

Fail 11 Jan 2011 129,688 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

chassis holed by gear box mounting

Fail 15 Jan 2010 125,067 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

anti slip on brake pedal wearing thin

Pass 15 Jan 2010 125,067 miles

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

anti slip on brake pedal wearing thin

Pass 15 Jan 2009 119,872 miles

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

u/j rear worn out

Pass 16 Jan 2008 114,889 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 109,246 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 103,738 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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L690 LFO is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 L690 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 L690 LFO registered?

L690 LFO is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 February 1994.

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