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L71 NAL

1994 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

208,850 mi
Last recorded208,850 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL71 NAL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 208,850 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2024 208,012 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 207,105 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both sides. (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2023 207,105 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both sides. (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 205,316 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2019 205,316 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 205,083 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 201,280 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 195,514 miles

Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 189,366 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyre walls have large cracks

engine and fuel filter wet but no leak detected

n/s/f tyre has cunks missing due to rubbing

n/sf tyre wall has large cracks in side wall

Fail 4 Jul 2014 189,366 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyre walls have large cracks

engine and fuel filter wet but no leak detected

n/s/f tyre has cunks missing due to rubbing

n/sf tyre wall has large cracks in side wall

Pass 12 Jul 2013 182,652 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 177,135 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 171,376 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 166,047 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 159,687 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 153,023 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 147,180 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 142,551 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2006 142,551 miles

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

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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L71 NAL is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L71 NAL, 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 L71 NAL registered?

L71 NAL is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 January 1994.

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