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L706 DDV

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

188,655 mi
Last recorded188,655 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL706 DDV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 188,655 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2026 188,653 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 2.20 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 187,040 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 186,080 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2024 186,080 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2023 185,456 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Feb 2023 185,451 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 183,491 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2022

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 181,581 miles

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

under side of vehicle treated/ wax oiled

Pass 24 Jan 2020 179,066 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

under side coated/ treated

Fail 24 Jan 2020 179,061 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

under side coated/ treated

Pass 20 Nov 2018 176,960 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2017 174,241 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 171,941 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 169,118 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 163,976 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 160,213 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 160,213 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 156,384 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 153,945 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 150,170 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 145,521 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

underbody oil sprayed

Pass 30 Sep 2008 142,052 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

underbody & chassis waxoiled

Pass 1 Oct 2007 138,269 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 132,858 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2005 122,826 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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L706 DDV is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 L706 DDV, 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 L706 DDV registered?

L706 DDV is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 March 1994.

Is L706 DDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for L706 DDV shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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