CarVerify

Free Car Check

L92 DRU

1994 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

61,273 mi
Last recorded61,273 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
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

RegistrationL92 DRU
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

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 61,273 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2025 59,564 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 57,976 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 56,663 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 55,838 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 55,519 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 54,792 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 53,851 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 52,880 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 51,735 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 50,468 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 49,026 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 47,738 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 45,355 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 45,355 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 44,020 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 42,086 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 39,604 miles

Oil leak

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 36,159 miles

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

front & rear number plates deteriorating

Pass 23 Aug 2007 33,770 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 31,859 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2005 29,490 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
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

L92 DRU is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 L92 DRU, 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 L92 DRU?

You can check the full history of L92 DRU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was L92 DRU registered?

L92 DRU is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 March 1994.

Is L92 DRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for L92 DRU shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L92 DRU 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 L92 DRU. 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.