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J12 LMC

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

69,747 mi
Last recorded69,747 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ12 LMC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 21 Apr 2026 69,747 miles
Pass 8 May 2025 69,514 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 69,341 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 68,211 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

offside front tractor joint leaking

Pass 17 May 2022 67,108 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2021 66,574 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2020 66,132 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 65,428 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 63,171 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 62,763 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 62,015 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 60,369 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 58,651 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 57,983 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 57,027 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 55,571 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 54,823 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 53,860 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 52,586 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 49,007 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 46,572 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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J12 LMC is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 J12 LMC, 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

How do I check the history of J12 LMC?

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What year was J12 LMC registered?

J12 LMC is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 October 1994.

Is J12 LMC safe to buy?

The MOT history for J12 LMC shows 21 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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