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L784 SCL

1994 Land Rover Defender

Red Petrol 3900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

1 mi
Last recorded1 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL784 SCL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,900cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 1 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 100,002 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 100,007 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 100,001 miles

Body fixing missing, but overall security not significantly reduced By gearbox (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Caliper pipe and pipe through wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 26 Oct 2018 100,001 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Body fixing missing, but overall security not significantly reduced By gearbox (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Caliper pipe and pipe through wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Caliper pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2017 100,002 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2017 100,002 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 100,001 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 100,001 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake operation grabbing severely (3.7.C.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 100,002 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 100,009 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

at the time of test the underneath of the vehicle couldnt be assessed due to covered with dirt

rear diff slight leak

Pass 29 Apr 2009 100,004 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 27 Apr 2009 100,004 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 100,004 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 100,004 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 100,008 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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L784 SCL is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 3,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L784 SCL, 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

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What year was L784 SCL registered?

L784 SCL is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 March 1994.

Is L784 SCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for L784 SCL shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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