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L977 ADG

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

90,009 mi
Last recorded90,009 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL977 ADG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 90,009 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 89,062 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2024 89,062 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 87,172 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 85,492 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 83,052 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 81,062 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 79,269 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 74,393 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 73,082 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 70,873 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 70,869 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2013 67,881 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 64,938 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 62,646 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 61,477 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 59,605 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 57,959 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 55,655 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2005 50,537 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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L977 ADG 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 90%.

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 L977 ADG, 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 L977 ADG?

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What year was L977 ADG registered?

L977 ADG is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 1994.

Is L977 ADG safe to buy?

The MOT history for L977 ADG shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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