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1378 VP

1994 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

158,730 mi
Last recorded158,730 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1378 VP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 158,730 miles

Central Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 157,570 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2024 156,663 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 155,610 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2023 155,606 miles

Rear Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2022 154,111 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 3 Feb 2022 154,111 miles

Central Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 153,281 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2020 152,475 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2019 151,276 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 148,687 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 147,531 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 146,966 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail in it

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint link rod (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 142,050 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 135,956 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 133,032 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2012
Pass 13 Apr 2011 123,846 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 117,490 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 109,090 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 106,247 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 109,926 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 109,926 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

corrosion on rear crossmember

Pass 17 May 2006 102,118 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 102,117 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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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1378 VP is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 1378 VP, 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 1378 VP registered?

1378 VP is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 April 1994.

Is 1378 VP safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1378 VP shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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