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G4 GRV

1994 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

116,417 mi
Last recorded116,417 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG4 GRV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 116,417 miles

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

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 22 Jul 2026 116,365 miles

Main beam tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front DISCS AND PADS GETTING WORN

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2025 115,309 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust pipe getting rusty on end

slight engine oil leak

slight power steering leak from pipes

Fail 25 Jul 2025 115,300 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

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

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

rear exhaust pipe getting rusty on end

slight engine oil leak

slight power steering leak from pipes

Pass 26 Jul 2024 113,116 miles

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 24 Jul 2024 113,116 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2023 111,791 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 110,965 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2022 110,965 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 110,054 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Aug 2021 110,054 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced OUT RIGER (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 108,011 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2020 108,011 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 106,566 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2019 106,566 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 105,427 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2018 105,427 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2017 103,660 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 103,660 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2016 101,471 miles

Rear slight exhaust pipe leak

Fail 21 Jul 2016 101,470 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Steering pivot point has excessive play steering uj (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

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

Rear Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint (2.5.A.3b)

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

Rear slight exhaust pipe leak

Pass 15 Jul 2015 98,815 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 96,481 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 94,336 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 92,622 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 90,433 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 86,921 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 83,343 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 79,787 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 75,183 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 71,632 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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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G4 GRV is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 G4 GRV, 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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What year was G4 GRV registered?

G4 GRV is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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