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954 TRO

1992 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

93,074 mi
Last recorded93,074 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 1992 Land Rover Defender124,939 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration954 TRO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 93,074 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive minor leaks from various drive train components (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

bonnet difficult to open

both front doors hinge pins have wear/play

evidence of a recent fuel leak or seepage at fuel filter pipes, no visible leak during test

full underside has been coated, body chassis and suspension. not allowing full inspection of some areas

unable to open tailgate

Pass 24 Sep 2024 92,641 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Slight play sphere swivel joint.

Offside Front Slight play sphere swivel joint.

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Underside corrsion.

Pass 19 Sep 2023 92,179 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed both hinges have play (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed both hinges have play (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

general suspension corrosion

Pass 19 Sep 2022 91,717 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 91,481 miles

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 18 Oct 2021 91,481 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Position lamp not working n/s full side (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

headlamps on with side lights and minimal change in brightness when on dipped beam

Pass 7 Sep 2020 90,713 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 89,788 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 10 Sep 2019 89,763 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated hub seal (1.1.13 (b))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 88,664 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust front pipe slight blow on joint

Fail 6 Sep 2018 88,640 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated hub seal (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front hockey stick (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Intermediate drop arm insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings off steering box (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front propshaft rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

both front brake flexi pipes perished

exhaust front pipe slight blow on joint

Pass 6 Oct 2017 87,125 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 86,116 miles

Nearside Rear hub oil seal leaking

both front tractor joints leaking slightly

Fail 19 Sep 2016 86,116 miles

Nearside Rear hub oil seal leaking

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tractor joints leaking slightly

Pass 30 Sep 2015 85,262 miles

slight corrosion n/s/f out rigger

Pass 15 Sep 2014 83,209 miles

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

rear seats not fitted at time of test

Fail 15 Sep 2014 83,209 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

rear seats not fitted at time of test

Pass 18 Sep 2013 80,816 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both front tractor joints leaking slightly

Fail 18 Sep 2013 80,816 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tractor joints leaking slightly

Pass 3 May 2012 77,957 miles

cross member floor and chassis all rusty and weak

Pass 22 Jun 2011 71,610 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 66,846 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 62,319 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 17 Aug 2009 62,319 miles

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Outer Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 60,448 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

both number plates slightly detiorated

Fail 21 Aug 2008 60,424 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

both number plates slightly detiorated

Pass 14 Aug 2007 58,408 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 56,912 miles

both front tyres tread low

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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954 TRO is a 1992 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1992 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 124,939 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 954 TRO, 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 34 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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954 TRO is a 1992 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 August 1992.

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