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J44 BOB

1994 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

138,124 mi
Last recorded138,124 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ44 BOB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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50+ data points
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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 138,124 miles

All tyres are out of shape at limit

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear service brake efficiency low

Fail 30 Jan 2026 138,079 miles

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

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

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

All tyres are out of shape at limit

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear service brake efficiency low

Pass 20 Jan 2025 133,792 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2025 133,792 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 130,174 miles

Both rear service brakes efficiency low

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear seatbelts missing

Fail 22 Jan 2024 130,174 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Both rear service brakes efficiency low

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear seatbelts missing

Pass 11 Jan 2023 126,324 miles

Front bulkhead and floor corroded

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

Fail 10 Jan 2023 126,324 miles

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play N/s track rod end rear rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front bulkhead and floor corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2022 122,191 miles

Hazard warning tell-tale is not a flashing light (4.9.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2022 122,191 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Hazard warning tell-tale is not a flashing light (4.9.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 117,818 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2020 117,774 miles

Emissions not tested Exhaust tail pipe not connected to system (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Passenger's seat with a defective structure Rear mount near bolt cracked (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Driver's seat insecure Loose securing bolts (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected A frame mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Both rear seats not accessible for inspection

Brake operation pressure/vacuum assistance close to minimum requirement (1.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis has small hole near mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive A frame mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Various areas of the chassis are corroded and covered in under-seal not allowing full inspection (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 115,334 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 109,418 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2017 103,480 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 24 Nov 2017 103,480 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 98,711 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2016 98,711 miles

Nearside Front Outer 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)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 93,140 miles

front trailing arm bushes wearing

nearside front outer brake pad getting low

Fail 12 Nov 2015 93,140 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting offside and nearside rear chassis (6.6.6)

front trailing arm bushes wearing

nearside front outer brake pad getting low

Pass 29 Oct 2014 86,664 miles

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

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front hub swivel seals leaking slightly

Fail 24 Oct 2014 86,659 miles

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

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front hub swivel seals leaking slightly

Pass 24 Oct 2013 79,026 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 78,951 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 75,739 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 72,590 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 68,807 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

steering damper bushes have slight wear.

Pass 29 Apr 2009 65,367 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 61,926 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 58,750 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 54,717 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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J44 BOB 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 J44 BOB, 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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J44 BOB is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 April 1994.

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