CarVerify

Free Car Check

L80 RVR

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

107,802 mi
Last recorded107,802 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Land Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationL80 RVR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 107,802 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2024 106,383 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 104,665 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2023 104,665 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2022 103,301 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 102,056 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 99,854 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 98,041 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2019 98,041 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front-rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated a frame ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 95,699 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 95,699 miles

Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 95,193 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 94,109 miles

Oil leak back of gearbox area ()

Oil leak offside front hub weaping ()

offside front and nearside rear tyre's starting to wear on inner edges

Pass 23 Jul 2015 92,672 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 91,129 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 89,389 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 87,643 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 86,894 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 86,104 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 83,727 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 81,380 miles

corrosion starting o/s rear chassey

Pass 25 Jan 2007 77,937 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 71,439 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
Full Land Rover Defender reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

L80 RVR is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 L80 RVR, 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 L80 RVR?

You can check the full history of L80 RVR by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was L80 RVR registered?

L80 RVR is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 March 1994.

Is L80 RVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for L80 RVR shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L80 RVR have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on L80 RVR. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.