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A670 PAT

1994 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

258,345 mi
Last recorded258,345 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA670 PAT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 258,345 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint between centre and rear sections (6.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded all four springs corroding (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front bumper corroding

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front track rod end ball joint cover (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front floor pan corroded (advise attention

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box and resevior area's (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 May 2026 258,275 miles

Offside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded drivers floor pan (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp affected by stop lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint between centre and rear sections (6.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded all four springs corroding (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front bumper corroding

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front track rod end ball joint cover (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front floor pan corroded (advise attention

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box and resevior area's (2.1.5 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 May 2025 253,517 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 249,338 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 245,902 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 10 May 2022 240,026 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 235,606 miles

Nearside Front Slight seepage of lubricant from swivel joint

Offside Front Slight seepage of lubricant from swivel joint

Pass 1 Jun 2020 229,761 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 221,634 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 213,809 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 213,806 miles

Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Steering box drop arm (2.2.C.1c)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Both front out riggers (6.1.B.2)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Offside and nearside middle chassis (6.1.B.2)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Chassis (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Both rear chassis at top shock mounts (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 16 Apr 2018 213,088 miles

Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt DROP ARM BALL JOINT GAITER (2.2.C.1c)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement FRONT MOUNTING (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings CHASSIS RAIL - IN VARIOUS LOCATIONS THROUGHOUT (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure TURRET / MOUNTING CORRODED (2.7.2b)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings CHASSIS RAIL IN VARIOUS LOCATIONS THROUGHOUT (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 May 2017 205,347 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 205,344 miles

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings BULKHEAD O/RIGGER (6.1.B.2)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH (4.1.E.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 May 2016 196,235 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion SLIGHT CORROSION IN VARIOUS PLACES (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 May 2015 186,524 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2014 177,776 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 9 May 2014 177,776 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 10 May 2013 169,033 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 May 2013 169,033 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 161,091 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 14 May 2012 161,091 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 153,813 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 May 2011 153,813 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2010 145,965 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 145,965 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 May 2009 136,965 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 136,965 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 May 2008 128,333 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 9 May 2008 128,333 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint (2.5.A.3b)

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 May 2007 117,641 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 May 2006 106,205 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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A670 PAT is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 A670 PAT, 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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A670 PAT is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 February 1994.

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