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A11 DAX

1994 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Dec 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

121,261 mi
Last recorded121,261 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

RegistrationA11 DAX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 121,261 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2024 120,187 miles

Nearside Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All ()

Fail 17 Dec 2024 120,177 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All ()

Pass 12 Dec 2023 119,618 miles

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

Front Number Plate fixed to the inside of the front windscreen and visible from the front of the vehicle at time of test

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

Nearside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All ()

Fail 7 Dec 2023 119,609 miles

Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front Number Plate fixed to the inside of the front windscreen and visible from the front of the vehicle at time of test

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear UJ (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All ()

Pass 7 Dec 2022 119,268 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 118,750 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 118,049 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 14 Dec 2020 118,049 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 24 Dec 2019 115,083 miles

Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 114,147 miles

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

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

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

Rear pads low and discs worn

Pass 9 Dec 2017 112,938 miles

Fuel tank corroded

Fail 9 Dec 2017 112,938 miles

Fuel tank corroded

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 112,667 miles

fuel tank straps corroded

Fail 31 Oct 2014 112,621 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2013 111,952 miles

fuel tank / mounting plate heavily corroded

Fail 14 Nov 2013 111,928 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

fuel tank / mounting plate heavily corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2012 111,126 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2012 111,126 miles

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 110,098 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 108,725 miles

Oil leak

slight play from drop arm

steering box leaking

Pass 2 Nov 2009 106,100 miles

front propshaft , rear u/j worn

Pass 30 Oct 2008 102,658 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 102,565 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Nov 2007 97,240 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 97,240 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Nov 2006 91,954 miles

some corosion of fuel tank lower edge.

Fail 9 Nov 2006 91,954 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

some corosion of fuel tank lower edge.

Pass 16 Nov 2005 85,982 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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A11 DAX is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A11 DAX, 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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A11 DAX is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 November 1994.

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