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J18 ADV

1994 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

87,252 mi
Last recorded87,252 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ18 ADV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 87,252 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Minor oil leaks from front, centre and rear differentials (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box slight movement Steering arm sector ball joint. The dust cover is also slightly deteriorated. (2.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 83,300 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2025 83,298 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2024 79,711 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 77,341 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 73,855 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2022 73,852 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Intermediate drop arm insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached axel frame has both ball joint bolts missing (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged slightly crushed at union (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged slightly crushed at union (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported at 'T' piece (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front UJ (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2021 73,552 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 72,933 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2019 72,531 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2019 72,531 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 71,935 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 70,541 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 70,537 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2015 68,768 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 67,446 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 65,982 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 60,300 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 59,690 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 59,681 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 57,788 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2006 55,410 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 55,407 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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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J18 ADV is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 J18 ADV, 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 J18 ADV registered?

J18 ADV is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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The MOT history for J18 ADV shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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