CarVerify

Free Car Check

L907 RTU

1994 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

74,893 mi
Last recorded74,893 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2012
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Land Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationL907 RTU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2012 74,893 miles

Both front brake pipes corroded (to flexi hose)

Oil leaks

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Slight corrosion forming on vehicle underside

Slight freeplay in steering idler arm ball joint

Fail 27 Mar 2012 74,893 miles

Both front brake pipes corroded (to flexi hose)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Oil leaks

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Slight corrosion forming on vehicle underside

Slight freeplay in steering idler arm ball joint

Pass 28 Mar 2011 70,714 miles

Both front brake pipes corroded

Drivers side front sphere pitted

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Passenger side rear brake disc slightly corroded

Screenwashers slightly poor

Slight corrosion forming on vehicle underside

Slight freeplay in drivers side front steering idler arm

Slight oil leaks

Suspect drivers side rear brake pad linings deteriorated advise investigation

Pass 22 Mar 2010 68,314 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 68,314 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 6 Mar 2009 66,619 miles

Both outer seatbelts slightly damaged (drivers side worse)

Cuts on all tyres (some just meeting MOT standards)

Drivers side front outer brake pad loose in caliper

Exhaust rear silencer corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Number plates slightly faded

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Slight corrosion forming on passenger side mid floor

Slight freeplay in drag link (at steering box end) and gaiter insecure

Wiper blades splitting

Pass 6 Mar 2009 66,619 miles

Both outer seatbelts slightly damaged (drivers side worse)

Cuts on all tyres (some just meeting MOT standards)

Drivers side front outer brake pad loose in caliper

Exhaust rear silencer corroded

Number plates slightly faded

Slight corrosion forming on passenger side mid floor

Slight freeplay in drag link (at steering box end) and gaiter insecure

Wiper blades splitting

Pass 16 Feb 2008 62,560 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 62,560 miles

Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 57,535 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 57,535 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2006 53,579 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 53,579 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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
Full Land Rover Defender reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

L907 RTU is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 L907 RTU, 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 L907 RTU?

You can check the full history of L907 RTU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was L907 RTU registered?

L907 RTU is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 January 1994.

Is L907 RTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for L907 RTU shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L907 RTU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on L907 RTU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.