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G16 TAN

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

160,375 mi
Last recorded160,375 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG16 TAN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 160,375 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 157,895 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 154,449 miles

Clutch pedal operation occasionally notchy

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

Nearside Front Swivel seal seeping oil

Offside Front Swivel seal seeping oil

Offside Front Track rod end 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))

Fail 22 Aug 2023 154,449 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Number plate deteriorated, non reflective/discoloured (0.1 (d))

Clutch pedal operation occasionally notchy

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

Nearside Front Swivel seal seeping oil

Offside Front Swivel seal seeping oil

Offside Front Track rod end 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 17 Aug 2022 151,936 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering hose (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play front ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

water hose chaffed on waterpump

Pass 14 Aug 2021 150,300 miles

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

Steering damper bush slightly worn

Fail 26 Jul 2021 150,265 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Drop arm steering box - ball joint worn (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine Engine - leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire Leaking/dripping onto front axle/diff (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Steering damper leaking - advise renewal

Central Oil leak, but not excessive Gear box transfer box leaking oil drain plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Upper Top arm ball joint to rear axle - Suspension arm ball joint gaiter split

Coolant leak Engine - Slight signs anti freeze under vehicle inspection ()

Front Coil spring corroded O/S & N/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Hub seals slight leak - O/S & N/S

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low Adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Pipe too steering pump - Check for leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low Adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Panhard rod shaft - bush play (Rod between chassis & axle)

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy Rotation test (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded O/S & N/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Electrical cables need tidying and fixing to a cross member

Service Brake - Requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system may requires adjustment or repair, rear brake readings very low.

Pass 12 Aug 2020 148,147 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2019 143,807 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2018 140,328 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2017 136,357 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint A Frame (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Aug 2017 136,350 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Direction indicators not working all (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint A Frame (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 131,864 miles

Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush Front bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Propshaft universal joint worn Rear prop rear UJ ()

Fail 1 Aug 2016 131,839 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis two areas (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis, radius arm mount two areas (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush Front bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Propshaft universal joint worn Rear prop rear UJ ()

Pass 4 Aug 2015 125,196 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2015 125,196 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2014 113,349 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2014 113,349 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2013 106,769 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

slight weeping of oil from nearside front hub seal

Pass 27 Jul 2012 103,348 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 98,709 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

front hub seal leaking

slight corrosion rear chassis

Fail 19 Jul 2011 98,683 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Oil leak

n/s front chalice weeping oil

o/s front chassis corroding

rear floor crossmember corroding

Pass 9 Jul 2010 90,847 miles

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

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

ns front axle swivel joint leaking oil

Pass 23 Jun 2009 84,829 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 84,827 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 81,568 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 81,546 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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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G16 TAN is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 G16 TAN, 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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G16 TAN is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 December 1994.

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