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BUD 986R

1994 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc

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MOT Status

Valid

Expires9 Mar 2027

Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)

Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,012 mi

Last recorded107,012 miles

Recorded on10 Mar 2026

Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBUD 986R

MakeLand Rover

ModelDefender

Year1994

ColourBlue

Fuel typeDiesel

Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail

Pass 10 Mar 2026 107,012 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2026 106,997 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working front and rear (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Direction indicator not working front and rear (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 106,771 miles

Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2024 106,043 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2023 105,507 miles

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

multiple areas of surface corrosion but none of it is structural and the rigidity is still intact

Fail 8 Mar 2023 105,507 miles

Offside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

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

multiple areas of surface corrosion but none of it is structural and the rigidity is still intact

Pass 8 Mar 2022 104,064 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play On top of rear axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer fluid dirty

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Slight seepage from hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2022 104,064 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play On top of rear axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted Both ends sharp (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer fluid dirty

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Slight seepage from hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 130,170 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 Feb 2021 103,137 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 101,985 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 29 Jan 2020 101,944 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 36% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure All four tyres are in advanced state of deterioration and torn between tread blocks (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 100,579 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing rubber on all four tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 98,598 miles