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A25 SJL

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

219,582 mi
Last recorded219,582 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA25 SJL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 219,582 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 219,101 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 218,576 miles

Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front Suspension, rear bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Wheel Hubs slight leak

Fail 30 Oct 2020 218,491 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Firewall (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 211,377 miles

Central Rear Sub-frame ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 May 2018 207,049 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 203,924 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 200,672 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2015 200,667 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2014 193,429 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2014 193,424 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 186,524 miles

rear chassis surface rust

Fail 25 Nov 2013 186,519 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

rear chassis surface rust

Pass 22 Nov 2012 180,318 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2012 180,314 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 173,899 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2010 166,843 miles

o/s/f tyre slight wear inner edge

stonechip in windscreen

Pass 23 Nov 2009 158,924 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2008 146,418 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 22 Nov 2007 133,130 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 119,178 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 106,719 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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A25 SJL is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 A25 SJL, 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 A25 SJL registered?

A25 SJL is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 November 1994.

Is A25 SJL safe to buy?

The MOT history for A25 SJL shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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