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B2 DLN

1994 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

9,954 mi
Last recorded9,954 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB2 DLN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 9,954 miles

Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside front floor corroded

Offside front door check strap broken

Offside front hub seal leaking

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

Fail 21 Oct 2025 9,954 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside front floor corroded

Offside front door check strap broken

Offside front hub seal leaking

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

Pass 17 Oct 2024 8,786 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside front floor corroded

Offside front door check strap broken

Offside front hub seal leaking

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

Fail 16 Oct 2024 8,786 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside front floor corroded

Offside front door check strap broken

Offside front hub seal leaking

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

Pass 2 Nov 2023 7,270 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front floor pans corroded

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front door check strap broken

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

engine oil leak

Fail 2 Nov 2023 7,270 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to following defects (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front floor pans corroded

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front door check strap broken

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

engine oil leak

Pass 11 Nov 2022 5,562 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front door check strap broken

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Nov 2022 5,560 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nearside and offside chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front door check strap broken

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 3,952 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 2,556 miles

Nearside Front Floor pan corroded & holed

Fail 3 Nov 2020 2,543 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Floor pan corroded & holed

Pass 23 Oct 2019 951 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2019 939 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 113,057 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2018 113,044 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2017 110,836 miles

Offside Front hub seal slightly leaking

Pass 12 Oct 2016 107,675 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Oct 2015 104,910 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 100,133 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 100,104 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Sep 2013 94,288 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 24 Sep 2013 94,284 miles

Headlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 90,360 miles

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

offside rear wheel bearing noisey

Fail 2 Oct 2012 90,360 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

offside rear wheel bearing noisey

Pass 3 Oct 2011 87,873 miles

all metal brake pipes have been greased making inspection hard

Fail 26 Sep 2011 87,838 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

all metal brake pipes have been greased making inspection hard

Pass 30 Sep 2010 80,224 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 77,036 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 72,621 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 72,621 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 67,598 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 62,334 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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B2 DLN 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 62.5%.

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 B2 DLN, 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 B2 DLN registered?

B2 DLN is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 November 1994.

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