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G18 SSY

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

239,550 mi
Last recorded239,550 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG18 SSY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 239,550 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2025 239,550 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 237,514 miles

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported transverse (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2024 237,511 miles

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported transverse (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 235,178 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Swivel seal slight seep

Offside Front Swivel slight seep

Pass 27 Nov 2020 234,802 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2020 234,802 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 233,925 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2018 233,875 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive damage seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a towbar mounting crossmember (6.6.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger /chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2017 230,830 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2017 230,830 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2016 224,329 miles

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

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both front (2.7.3)

oil leak

Fail 1 Feb 2016 224,329 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device insecure pad only held in at top (3.5.1l)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Steering arm damaged and unserviceable drag link bar (2.2.C.1d)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front wheel bearing has slight play both front (2.5.A.3c)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both rear (2.6.2)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both front (2.7.3)

oil leak

Pass 4 Feb 2015 220,972 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 212,485 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 201,304 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 25 Jan 2013 200,628 miles

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

steering damper mounting bush worn

Pass 10 Feb 2012 191,864 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 177,988 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight wear in steering box drop arm joint

Fail 26 Jan 2011 177,670 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight wear in steering box drop arm joint

Pass 16 Feb 2010 165,618 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

front differential pinion oil seal leaking

offside rear shock absorber upper locating bush worn

steering damper eye bush worn

Pass 13 Feb 2009 153,438 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight wear in steering damper offside mounting bush

Pass 9 Feb 2008 142,229 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 125,372 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 109,057 miles

oil leak

Fail 18 Feb 2006 108,901 miles

Centre Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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G18 SSY is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 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 G18 SSY, 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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G18 SSY is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 May 1994.

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