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DAZ 5345

1994 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2026
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

110,857 mi
Last recorded110,857 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2025
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDAZ 5345
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2025 110,857 miles

clutch rubber missing

front hub seals weeping

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

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

nearside rear bumper support corroded and weak

Fail 28 Jan 2025 110,857 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body outrigger, marked with chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush and washer corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced marked with chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced centre of vehicle, marked with chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulkhead next to brake master, marked with chalk (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body outrigger, marked with chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush and washer corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced marked with chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt axle a-frame (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn axle a-frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front hub seals weeping

clutch rubber missing

Pass 23 Feb 2024 110,308 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Both front hub seals weaping

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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 front caliper pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Clutch pedal rubber missing

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush shocker bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear a frame dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear a frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Wheel bearing has slight play Both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

all welding repairs covered in underseal

n/s seatbelt clasp casing missing

Fail 19 Feb 2024 110,308 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Floor excessively deteriorated floor to step chalked in yellow (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chalked in yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis through wheel arch chalked in yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated at pedal box (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis to body support chalked in yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Both front hub seals weaping

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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 front caliper pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Clutch pedal rubber missing

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush shocker bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear a frame dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear a frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Wheel bearing has slight play Both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

n/s seatbelt clasp casing missing

Pass 21 Jul 2022 108,767 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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 front caliper pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated 'a' frame (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play 'a' frame ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear trailing arm bushes perished and cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2022 108,767 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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 front caliper pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated 'a' frame (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play 'a' frame ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear trailing arm bushes perished and cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 107,243 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front 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 Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear axle A-frame (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear axle A-frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres cracking on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Wheel bearing has slight play Both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2021 107,152 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Both front body mounting outriggers, marked with chalk (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play Marked with chalk (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle fouling exhaust (5.2.3 (f))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Wiper linkage worn to excess (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front 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 Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear axle A-frame (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear axle A-frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres cracking on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Wheel bearing has slight play Both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 104,329 miles

Both rear shocker top bushes worn

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play From drag link (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff pinion (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A frame ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Steering bar bent

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm front bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 102,656 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both have been caught in door catch a few times (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Front steering damper damp with oil

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

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn front radius bushes starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Upper shocker bushes slight play

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

fuel tank damp

Fail 29 May 2018 102,635 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced side rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear along chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced side out riggers front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both have been caught in door catch a few times (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Front steering damper damp with oil

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

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn front radius bushes starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Upper shocker bushes slight play

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both old and hard (3.4 (b) (i))

fuel tank damp

Pass 8 Feb 2017 100,874 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 99,631 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 97,898 miles

exhaust slight blow

n/s/f indicator lense repair tape used

n/s/r side lamp lense broken

oil leak

Fail 10 Sep 2014 97,892 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s/f tyre close to limit

oil leak

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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DAZ 5345 is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DAZ 5345, 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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DAZ 5345 is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 May 1994.

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