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L711 HPS

1994 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

162,969 mi
Last recorded162,969 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL711 HPS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 22 Oct 2025 162,969 miles

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

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively middle (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff sill (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 161,550 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 159,084 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 155,873 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 151,322 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 148,631 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2019 140,974 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 131,734 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 125,443 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 119,307 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 113,581 miles

front prop u/j worn

Pass 20 Oct 2014 108,959 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 102,647 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 98,331 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

n/s battery box corroded

n/s/f swivel leaking

o/s & n/s rear bump stops missing

Pass 14 Oct 2011 95,425 miles

Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 91,641 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 89,694 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 87,529 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 85,464 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 83,314 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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L711 HPS is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 L711 HPS, 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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L711 HPS is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 May 1994.

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