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L899 SGW

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

86,560 mi
Last recorded86,560 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL899 SGW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 86,560 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2026 86,534 miles

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn Rearward UJ worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ‘A’ frame ball joint boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 86,474 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 86,353 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 86,261 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2023 86,251 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 86,178 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 85,735 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 85,334 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 79,709 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 76,826 miles

slight exhaust blow from back box

Pass 16 Feb 2017 75,340 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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L899 SGW is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 L899 SGW, 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 L899 SGW registered?

L899 SGW is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L899 SGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for L899 SGW shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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