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L919 BDD

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

93,558 mi
Last recorded93,558 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL919 BDD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 93,558 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2026 93,556 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 92,858 miles

all coil springs getting rusty

oil leak from both front hubs but not excesive

Pass 11 Oct 2023 92,201 miles

Nearside Front hub seal slight leak

Offside Rear very small bulge in sidewall

Offside Rear wheel arch bit loose

Fail 9 Oct 2023 92,201 miles

Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn 2 bushes worn badly on cross rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front hub seal slight leak

Offside Rear very small bulge in sidewall

Offside Rear wheel arch bit loose

Pass 10 Oct 2022 91,545 miles

Nearside Front slight oil leak from hub seal and has some play in hub

Pass 4 Oct 2021 90,986 miles

Nearside Front slight play in hub and some oil leakin but not excesive

Offside Front seat pad damaged

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 90,349 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 89,336 miles

Oil leak

Underside of the vehicle showing some signs of corroison

Pass 11 Jun 2018 88,550 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 87,112 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 85,896 miles

slight staining to fuel filler to fuel tank

slight weep from n/s/f suspension sphere

Pass 4 Jun 2015 84,466 miles

O/S/F brake flexi hose is starting to perish and crack

Pass 9 Jun 2014 82,769 miles

both front suspension spheres slightly weeping

engine oil leak

Pass 17 May 2013 78,735 miles

Oil leak

n/s/f track rod end rubber is starting to perish

slight play in both front wheel bearings

slight power steering leak

Pass 8 Jun 2012 76,556 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 75,039 miles

headlamp slightly out of focus

number 3 injector damp

o/s/r tyre wearing and starting to perrish

oil leak

Pass 17 May 2010 72,502 miles

headlamp slightly out of focus

number 3 injector damp

oil leak

rear exhaust slightly leaking

Pass 1 May 2009 69,400 miles

both headlamps slightly out of focus

damage to n/s/f and o/s/r body

n/s/f shock absorber starting to weep

n/s/r shock absorber starting to weep

o/s/r shock absober starting to weep

oil leak

rear number plate starting to disfigure

slight leak to exhaust section

Fail 24 Apr 2009 69,386 miles

Centre An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both headlamps slightly out of focus

damage to n/s/f and o/s/r body

n/s/f shock absorber starting to weep

n/s/r shock absorber starting to weep

o/s/r shock absober starting to weep

oil leak

rear number plate starting to disfigure

slight leak to exhaust section

Pass 12 Apr 2008 67,008 miles

both head lamps aims slightly out of focus

front pads low

slight damage to n/s/f + o/s/f body

Pass 12 Apr 2007 63,995 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 60,554 miles

engine oil leak

slight play to steering damper bushes

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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L919 BDD is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 L919 BDD, 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 L919 BDD registered?

L919 BDD is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 April 1994.

Is L919 BDD safe to buy?

The MOT history for L919 BDD shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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