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8429 TF

1994 Land Rover Defender

Yellow Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

330,511 mi
Last recorded330,511 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration8429 TF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 29 Oct 2025 330,511 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 323,865 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 316,846 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 310,251 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 302,698 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 295,504 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 286,652 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 277,447 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 270,559 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 264,462 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 249,138 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 232,045 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 223,971 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Nov 2007 206,755 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 189,868 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 176,776 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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8429 TF is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Yellow with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 8429 TF, 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.

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What year was 8429 TF registered?

8429 TF is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is 8429 TF safe to buy?

The MOT history for 8429 TF shows 16 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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