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L706 TKV

1994 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

239,115 mi
Last recorded239,115 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL706 TKV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 239,115 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2025 239,115 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 235,892 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 233,003 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 229,794 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 226,076 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play a frame rear joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 222,510 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 219,198 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 215,271 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 210,780 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroding (7.1.2)

slight corotion battery box

Pass 15 Dec 2016 206,539 miles

Body has slight corrosion bulk head /battery box (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 201,132 miles

Body has slight corrosion bulkhead (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 196,093 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 191,429 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 186,138 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 181,490 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 175,627 miles

Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 170,355 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 165,788 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2007 159,900 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Upper Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 159,900 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 15 Nov 2006 155,386 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

nearside front brake binds slightly

slight play in nearside front tractor joint

Pass 4 Jan 2006 151,463 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 TKV is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 TKV, 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 TKV registered?

L706 TKV is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 January 1994.

Is L706 TKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for L706 TKV shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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