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J444 WJR

1994 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests34 (18 pass, 16 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

161,906 mi
Last recorded161,906 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ444 WJR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 16 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 161,906 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 Oct 2025 161,906 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Front Prop shaft securing bolt loose both ends (6.1.7 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2024 159,903 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Apr 2024 159,857 miles

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

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Steering box has excessive movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Apr 2023 156,289 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2022 152,043 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2021 149,892 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2020 149,375 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2020 149,374 miles

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

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

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

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering box retaining devices dangerously loose (2.1.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 26 Sep 2017 149,360 miles

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front both wings damaged

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside Rear body coverd over duck tape

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion bulk head under bonnet (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear body has duck tape on body seam

general underside corrosion

Fail 19 Sep 2017 149,358 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings out rigger both sides (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front both wings damaged

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion bulk head under bonnet (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear body has duck tape on body seam

general underside corrosion

Fail 16 May 2017 149,297 miles

Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak engine and gearbox ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

body damaged

Pass 12 May 2016 145,879 miles

Body has slight corrosion body and chassis corroded (6.1.B.2)

Centre Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Lower Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Lower Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside mirror glass damaged

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Upper Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Upper Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

engine oil leak

gearbox oil leak

rear diff oil leak

slight play rear prop UJ

Fail 5 May 2016 145,879 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported back box (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall damaged (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracking (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Body has slight corrosion body and chassis corroded (6.1.B.2)

Centre Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Lower Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Lower Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside mirror glass damaged

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Upper Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Upper Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

engine oil leak

gearbox oil leak

rear diff oil leak

slight play rear prop UJ

Pass 8 May 2015 142,127 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

nearside front tyre deamaged (outer sidewall)

steering box oil leak

Fail 29 Apr 2015 142,022 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

nearside front tyre deamaged (outer sidewall)

steering box oil leak

Pass 1 May 2014 138,470 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

damage to nearside front wing

nearside wing mirror glass damaged

Fail 29 Apr 2014 138,470 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Upper Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

damage to nearside front wing

nearside wing mirror glass damaged

Pass 26 Apr 2013 135,188 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 19 Apr 2013 135,188 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 17 Dec 2012 134,357 miles

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

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

nsr and nsf brake disc back plate excessivly coroded

Pass 23 Dec 2011 130,777 miles

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

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

Oil leak

front brake discs scored

nearside mirror damaged

Fail 15 Dec 2011 130,777 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

front brake discs scored

nearside mirror damaged

Pass 17 Dec 2010 126,316 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

front brake discs scorred

offside rear brake disc pitted

Fail 3 Dec 2010 126,316 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Direction indicators missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Oil leak

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

front brake discs scorred

offside rear brake disc pitted

Pass 27 Nov 2009 122,341 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 25 Nov 2009 122,341 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2008 118,767 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both ns & os front hub seals has a slight oil leak

Fail 14 Dec 2007 115,443 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2007 115,443 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 111,137 miles

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s mirror cracked

Fail 21 Dec 2006 111,137 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2005 107,555 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2005 107,555 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Steering damper deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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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J444 WJR is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 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 J444 WJR, 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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J444 WJR is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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