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L882 LFR

1994 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

212,908 mi
Last recorded212,908 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL882 LFR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 212,908 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 209,782 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 208,523 miles

slightly oil leak.both rear coil spring slightly corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2022 205,199 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine, Gearbox and rear diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2022 205,191 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine, Gearbox and rear diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 201,654 miles

Rear both coil spring slightly corroded.

Pass 12 Sep 2020 198,968 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 196,595 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2018 193,232 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2018 193,232 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 189,120 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 185,578 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 2 Dec 2016 185,578 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 21 Dec 2007 176,587 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

Fail 13 Dec 2007 176,587 miles

Nearside Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 160,835 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 160,835 miles

Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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L882 LFR is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 L882 LFR, 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 L882 LFR registered?

L882 LFR is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L882 LFR safe to buy?

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