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L967 LEC

1994 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

151,305 mi
Last recorded151,305 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL967 LEC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 151,305 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 150,655 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 150,464 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2021 150,257 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 149,874 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 145,391 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 140,250 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 135,946 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 133,142 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 131,168 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 127,540 miles

steering drag link slightly bent

Pass 4 Apr 2011 124,656 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 120,802 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN REAR U/J ON FRONT PROP SHAFT

VERY SLIGHT PLAY REAR U/J ON REAR PROP

Fail 31 Mar 2010 120,802 miles

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

SLIGHT PLAY IN REAR U/J ON FRONT PROP SHAFT

VERY SLIGHT PLAY REAR U/J ON REAR PROP

Pass 1 Apr 2009 116,373 miles

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

Propshaft component defective

Fail 25 Mar 2009 116,290 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Steering arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Propshaft component defective

Pass 25 Mar 2008 112,104 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 107,874 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 107,831 miles

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2006 103,050 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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L967 LEC is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 L967 LEC, 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 L967 LEC registered?

L967 LEC is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L967 LEC safe to buy?

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