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L773 VFG

1994 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

197,607 mi
Last recorded197,607 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL773 VFG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 197,607 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 196,585 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2023 195,148 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2023 195,148 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 193,140 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 190,781 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 188,585 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 185,314 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 179,580 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 172,400 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 166,221 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2010 158,812 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 152,609 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2008 148,040 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 144,037 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2007 144,037 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Dec 2006 139,414 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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L773 VFG is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 L773 VFG, 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 L773 VFG registered?

L773 VFG is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 May 1994.

Is L773 VFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for L773 VFG shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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