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L709 LBE

1994 Land Rover Defender

Yellow Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

7,211 mi
Last recorded7,211 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL709 LBE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 15 Aug 2025 7,211 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 7,184 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 6,507 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2022 6,040 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 6,010 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 5,991 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 5,926 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 5,793 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres (4.1.E.1)

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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L709 LBE is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Yellow with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 L709 LBE, 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 L709 LBE registered?

L709 LBE is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L709 LBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for L709 LBE shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L709 LBE have outstanding finance?

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