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L708 HUC

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2027
Tests23 (22 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.7%

Mileage

104,784 mi
Last recorded104,784 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL708 HUC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

22 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2026 104,784 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2025 104,355 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 104,004 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 103,606 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 103,058 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 102,328 miles

Brake pedal slightly spongy

Pass 25 Aug 2020 102,055 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 101,807 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 101,145 miles

Front hub seals leaking

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 99,701 miles

Front hub seals leaking slightly

Pass 5 Sep 2016 97,977 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 Sep 2015 96,325 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 94,694 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 93,235 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 91,666 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 89,523 miles

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

both front hub seals slight misting of oil

exhaust system slight corrosion

front inner brake pads wearing low

rear diff top joint slight play

Pass 6 Sep 2010 87,703 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 85,437 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 1 Sep 2009 85,437 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 83,365 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 80,806 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 77,273 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 77,250 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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L708 HUC is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.7%.

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 L708 HUC, 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

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What year was L708 HUC registered?

L708 HUC is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 April 1994.

Is L708 HUC safe to buy?

The MOT history for L708 HUC shows 23 tests with a 95.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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