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L965 PAV

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

122,577 mi
Last recorded122,577 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL965 PAV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 122,577 miles

Offside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2025 122,163 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 122,139 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 121,061 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2021 121,048 miles

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ball joint on steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2020 119,097 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2019 116,412 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 114,329 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 113,015 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 111,741 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 110,202 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 107,918 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 104,232 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 100,288 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 95,838 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 92,023 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 87,985 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 83,491 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 80,523 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2005 76,829 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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L965 PAV is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 L965 PAV, 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 L965 PAV registered?

L965 PAV is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 January 1994.

Is L965 PAV safe to buy?

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