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B11 DGX

1994 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

212,820 mi
Last recorded212,820 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB11 DGX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 212,820 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2025 209,854 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 207,251 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2024 207,251 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 205,022 miles

Coolant leak

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

Pass 29 Jun 2022 204,116 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 200,426 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill support (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wishbone mount/crossmember near top shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2019 200,426 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill support (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wishbone mount/crossmember near top shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 196,376 miles

Nearside Rear sill corroded

Fail 9 Jul 2018 196,352 miles

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

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear sill slightly corroded

wipers have reduced swept area capacity

Pass 28 Jun 2017 192,339 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush upper bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Fail 26 Jun 2017 192,281 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush upper bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush upper bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jul 2016 189,932 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis crossmember close to top shock mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

transfer box oil leak may compromise parking brake

Fail 7 Jul 2016 189,930 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis crossmember close to top shock mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

transfer box oil leak may compromise parking brake

Pass 11 Jun 2015 184,416 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 11 Jun 2015 184,416 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jul 2014 181,740 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Fail 8 Jul 2014 181,739 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jun 2013 177,838 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 173,738 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 126,937 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 163,210 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 155,358 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 146,487 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 134,674 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 128,471 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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B11 DGX is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 B11 DGX, 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 B11 DGX registered?

B11 DGX is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 April 1994.

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