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L929 VCV

1994 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

143,014 mi
Last recorded143,014 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL929 VCV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 29 Sep 2025 143,014 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2021 172,967 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2020 172,585 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 170,551 miles

Nearside Front Lower floor pan corroded

Nearside Front bulk head corrosion

Nearside Rear wheel dented

Offside Front Lower floor pan corroded

Offside Rear half shaft slight oil leak

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 167,503 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 164,631 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 161,224 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 157,100 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 153,935 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 149,990 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 146,086 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 139,364 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 134,119 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 129,748 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 125,438 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Pass 11 Jan 2007 118,778 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 112,389 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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L929 VCV 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 100%.

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 L929 VCV, 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 L929 VCV registered?

L929 VCV is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 January 1994.

Is L929 VCV safe to buy?

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