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B1 GXC

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

169,483 mi
Last recorded169,483 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB1 GXC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 169,483 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2026 169,483 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 168,844 miles

Nearside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor structure (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

rear a frame upper link dust cover deteriorated

Fail 23 Mar 2023 168,810 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

rear a frame upper link dust cover deteriorated

Pass 14 Dec 2021 168,237 miles

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

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor structure (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

rear a frame upper link dust cover deteriorated

Fail 22 Nov 2021 168,214 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor structure (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake pad worn down metal to metal on disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor structure (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 167,323 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor structure is corroded to excess (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor structure is corroded to excess (6.2.2 (d) (i))

rear a frame upper link dust cover deteriorated

Fail 13 Nov 2020 167,298 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor structure is corroded to excess (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor structure is corroded to excess (6.2.2 (d) (i))

rear a frame upper link dust cover deteriorated

Pass 29 Aug 2019 166,556 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor structure is corroded to excess (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor structure is corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2019 166,556 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working motor not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor structure is corroded to excess (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor structure is corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 166,109 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2018 166,071 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 May 2017 164,710 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 162,253 miles

Nearside Front foot well is corroded to excess outside prescribed area

Offside Rear chassis section is corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2015 159,506 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside front footwell is corroded to excess outside prescibed areas

Pass 17 Apr 2014 156,478 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Fail 14 Apr 2014 156,474 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Pass 1 May 2013 153,634 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Slight oil leak from power steering box

Fail 30 Apr 2013 153,630 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Slight oil leak from power steering box

Fail 19 Apr 2013 153,521 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

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

both front tyres perishing

Pass 25 Apr 2012 151,065 miles

Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 23 Apr 2012 151,059 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 18 Apr 2011 148,400 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 148,400 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 26 Jan 2011 148,387 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

BATTERY BOX RUSTY

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 4 Nov 2009 143,718 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 138,695 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 136,193 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 132,324 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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B1 GXC is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 B1 GXC, 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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B1 GXC is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 January 1994.

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