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L829 UEG

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

66,069 mi
Last recorded66,069 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL829 UEG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2026 66,069 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2025 65,584 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 65,216 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 64,756 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 63,574 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 62,185 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 61,386 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 60,336 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 59,412 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 58,802 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 58,048 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 57,112 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 56,574 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 55,897 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 54,555 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 53,554 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 50,861 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2005 47,310 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2005 47,284 miles

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

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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L829 UEG is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 L829 UEG, 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 L829 UEG?

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What year was L829 UEG registered?

L829 UEG is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 May 1994.

Is L829 UEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for L829 UEG shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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