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L906 PGW

1994 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests33 (21 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

88,206 mi
Last recorded88,206 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL906 PGW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 12 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 88,206 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2025 86,908 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 86,559 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2023 86,080 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2023 86,077 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis rail within 30cm of steering component (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 85,694 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 85,415 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 84,888 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2020 84,880 miles

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Both sides (2.1.2 (e) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2019 83,625 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2019 83,625 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 82,810 miles

Drivers seatbelt stalk cover missing

Steering, suspension and shock absorbers corroded

Fail 31 Jul 2018 82,810 miles

Drivers seatbelt stalk cover missing

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Steering, suspension and shock absorbers corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2017 82,287 miles

All 4 coil springs corroded

Chassis corroded but not seriously

Offside Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Fail 22 Aug 2017 82,287 miles

All 4 coil springs corroded

Chassis corroded but not seriously

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 82,136 miles

All chassis, steering and suspension components corroded but not seriously

Offside Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Fail 24 Aug 2016 82,124 miles

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

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

All chassis, steering and suspension components corroded but not seriously

Offside Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Fail 11 Aug 2015 81,804 miles

DRivers seat belt stalk cover missing

Front bumper/chassis slight corrosion

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 81,804 miles

DRivers seat belt stalk cover missing

Front bumper/chassis slight corrosion

Pass 15 Aug 2014 80,031 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 78,713 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 78,713 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 77,626 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Jul 2012 77,604 miles

Centre Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Centre Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

all coil springs corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2011 75,723 miles

Drop arm ball joint dust cover insecure

Offside Outer Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Jul 2011 75,717 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Drop arm ball joint dust cover insecure

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 73,045 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 70,528 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 70,523 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 4 Jul 2008 67,209 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 67,207 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 64,698 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 62,336 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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L906 PGW is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 L906 PGW, 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 L906 PGW registered?

L906 PGW is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 July 1994.

Is L906 PGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for L906 PGW shows 33 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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