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A8 DFF

1994 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

186,307 mi
Last recorded186,307 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 DFF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 186,307 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 179,336 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 173,762 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Steering box worn, but not excessively (2.1.1 (c) (i))

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 20 Aug 2022 167,733 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive both shaft seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2022 167,733 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Front Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive both shaft seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 162,304 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 161,465 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced nearside rear axle mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front panard rod offside bush has slight wear

parking brake efficiency poor

Pass 6 Dec 2018 158,009 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive steering box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

slight play in some steering parts

Fail 6 Dec 2018 158,009 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive steering box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

slight play in some steering parts

Pass 28 Nov 2017 154,281 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear shocker brackets (2.4.A.3)

rubber joint covers deteriated

wear in panhard rod pin and bush

Pass 13 Dec 2016 150,645 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

weep from power steering box area

Pass 18 Dec 2015 147,040 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

slight oil leak

slight wear in rear propshaft joint

Fail 16 Dec 2015 147,040 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both brake valve feed pipes coming from reservoir have slight corrosion

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

slight oil leak

slight wear in rear propshaft joint

Pass 18 Dec 2014 144,325 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 Dec 2014 144,323 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 140,598 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

exhaust system corroded

Fail 16 Dec 2013 140,581 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

exhaust system corroded

slight play in front wheel bearings

slight play in rear wheel bearings

stering damper bush deteriated

Pass 19 Dec 2012 136,301 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 121,408 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 120,139 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 118,410 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 116,718 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 115,408 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 114,267 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 113,450 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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A8 DFF is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 A8 DFF, 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 A8 DFF registered?

A8 DFF is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 January 1994.

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