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LUI 7720

1994 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

122,260 mi
Last recorded122,260 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLUI 7720
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 122,260 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2024 119,588 miles

Offside Rear indicator lamp cover broken

Pass 31 Oct 2023 116,907 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 113,874 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2021 110,952 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Oct 2021 110,948 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn play (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 105,258 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section at rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2018 100,638 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2018 100,628 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 95,704 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 91,816 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 88,270 miles

Front brake pads worn to limits.

Pass 11 Jun 2014 84,296 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 79,467 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 73,469 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 69,775 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 67,816 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 67,816 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 65,908 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 63,627 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Nov 2007 63,627 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 62,475 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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LUI 7720 is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LUI 7720, 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 LUI 7720?

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What year was LUI 7720 registered?

LUI 7720 is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 June 1994.

Is LUI 7720 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LUI 7720 shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LUI 7720 have outstanding finance?

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