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C1 ALP

1994 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

89,959 mi
Last recorded89,959 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC1 ALP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 89,959 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Perishing. Upper & Lower (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Fuel Pump Misting

Offside Front Upper Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 1 May 2026 89,937 miles

Brake operation has insufficient reserve pressure/vacuum to provide assistance for at least four more brake applications after the warning device has operated (or gauge shows an unsafe reading) (1.1.3 (a) (i))

Fuel system component leaking fuel pump on engine (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2025 89,073 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front swivel joints are slightly leaking but not on to brakes

Fail 30 Apr 2025 89,073 miles

Fuel pipe leaking injector leak off pipes (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front swivel joints are slightly leaking but not on to brakes

Pass 29 Apr 2024 88,348 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 87,842 miles
Fail 3 May 2023 87,842 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2022 86,435 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2021 86,204 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 86,192 miles

slight fuel leak

Pass 23 Aug 2013 85,086 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 83,396 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 81,090 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 81,090 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 77,631 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 77,631 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 74,492 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Feb 2009 74,492 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 72,181 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 70,736 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 68,375 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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C1 ALP is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 C1 ALP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C1 ALP registered?

C1 ALP is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 March 1994.

Is C1 ALP safe to buy?

The MOT history for C1 ALP shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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