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L6 NDV

1994 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

76,539 mi
Last recorded76,539 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL6 NDV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 76,539 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 76,290 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 76,151 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 75,796 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 4 Nov 2021 74,827 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mudguard insecure Missing ()

Offside Rear Mudguard insecure Missing ()

Pass 27 Oct 2020 73,953 miles

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

Nearside Rear No mud wing

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear No mud wing

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 72,380 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 72,224 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 72,224 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 May 2017 72,216 miles

n s f outer hub has slight leak

Pass 25 May 2016 72,203 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 25 May 2016 72,203 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 May 2007 74,350 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2005 133,330 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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L6 NDV is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 L6 NDV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of L6 NDV?

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What year was L6 NDV registered?

L6 NDV is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 April 1994.

Is L6 NDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for L6 NDV shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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