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J27 SLM

1994 Land Rover Range Rover

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2025
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

170,390 mi
Last recorded170,390 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Range Rover127,770 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ27 SLM
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Fail 9 Jul 2025 170,390 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Seat belt buckle missing all rear (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2024 238,171 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Centre chassis has slight corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Cill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Centre chassis has slight corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Cill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 234,511 miles

Front Diff leaking oil from input seal

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Transfer box leaking oil from rear output seal

Fail 27 Jan 2023 234,486 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Anti roll bar bush mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis inner leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Spring mount area inner and outer of chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Tow bar mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Upper shocker mount area on chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Central rear cross member mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Diff leaking oil from input seal

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Transfer box leaking oil from rear output seal

Pass 14 Jan 2022 227,021 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 219,999 miles

Rear self levelling component missing on axle

Fail 5 Jan 2021 219,978 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength roll bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength roll bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear self levelling component missing on axle

Pass 29 Apr 2019 217,164 miles

front springs weak and vehicle sitting low

Fail 24 Apr 2019 217,164 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

front springs weak and vehicle sitting low

Pass 26 Apr 2018 206,289 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 206,289 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Headlamp not working on main beam both switch will not operate due to no dip beams (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jan 2018 205,386 miles

chassis fully undersealed

slight corrosion to wheel arches and floors

Fail 11 Jan 2018 205,379 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

chassis fully undersealed

slight corrosion to wheel arches and floors

Pass 3 Dec 2016 202,527 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 201,090 miles

Rear axle self leveling device is missing.

Slight oil leak from front swivel joints.

Fail 29 Jun 2015 201,090 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear axle self leveling device is missing.

Slight oil leak from front swivel joints.

Fail 26 May 2015 201,057 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak from front swivel joints.

Rear axle self leveling device is missing.

Fail 30 Apr 2014 199,854 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear brake discs are in poor condition

rear self levelling unit is missing

Pass 30 Apr 2014 199,854 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear brake discs are in poor condition

rear self levelling unit is missing

Pass 14 Dec 2012 197,901 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 89,857 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 28 Dec 2011 89,857 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

front brakes sticking on

near side engine mounting loose

Pass 16 Nov 2010 184,699 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 174,907 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 174,907 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 163,329 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 154,611 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

nearside rear body mount corroded

offside & nearside boot floor excessively corroded but not within prescribed area

Fail 29 Oct 2007 154,608 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

nearside rear body mount corroded

offside and nearside boot floor excessively corroded but not within a prescribed area.

Pass 1 Nov 2006 145,991 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2005 133,739 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2005 133,406 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

How Reliable is the Land Rover Range Rover?

Based on 2,072,334 MOT tests across 178,266 vehicles.

77.9%
Pass Rate
6,020
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
178,266
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 63,439
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,185
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 26,735
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 26,213
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21,118
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J27 SLM is a 1994 Land Rover Range Rover in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

Across all 1994 Land Rover Range Rover models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 127,770 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 Range Rover fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 63,439 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J27 SLM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Range Rover typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 32 years old, this Land Rover Range Rover is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J27 SLM is a 1994 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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