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L877 RMA

1994 Land Rover Defender

Not stated Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

153,357 mi
Last recorded153,357 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL877 RMA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourNot stated
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 153,357 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 153,357 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 151,927 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 151,927 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 149,947 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 147,435 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 142,093 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Nov 2006 131,353 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 131,353 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Oct 2005 118,088 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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L877 RMA is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Not stated with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L877 RMA, 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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L877 RMA is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 January 1994.

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