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L727 MEP

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

99,897 mi
Last recorded99,897 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2025
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL727 MEP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2025 99,897 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2024 94,856 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 92,300 miles

small oil leaks

Pass 14 Dec 2022 87,942 miles

Central Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively propshaft, rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 86,411 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 84,266 miles

all four tyres showing age related cracking ( tyre age 2007)

Pass 23 Dec 2019 82,458 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2018 80,417 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 75,773 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced reflector (1.7.5a)

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 21 Dec 2017 75,773 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced reflector (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 75,125 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2016 75,125 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 71,501 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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L727 MEP is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 L727 MEP, 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

How do I check the history of L727 MEP?

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What year was L727 MEP registered?

L727 MEP is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L727 MEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for L727 MEP shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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