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J5 CTP

1994 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

124,914 mi
Last recorded124,914 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2021
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ5 CTP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2021 124,914 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside bulk head corroded

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A frame boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2021 124,914 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside bulk head corroded

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A frame boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 120,082 miles

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

Offside bulk head corroded

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

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated axle 'A'frame boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 117,818 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 116,572 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 113,330 miles

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush both bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush both bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front bulkhead corroded

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 29 Aug 2017 113,330 miles

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush both bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush both bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front bulkhead corroded

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Aug 2016 108,320 miles

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

slight drag link play

Fail 19 Aug 2016 108,240 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and will not adjust (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and will not adjust (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking steering box (2.3.3b)

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

slight drag link play

Pass 28 Aug 2015 102,220 miles

some small oil leaks

Pass 20 Aug 2014 101,460 miles

Offside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear prop-shaft u/j joint slight room

Pass 12 Aug 2013 98,595 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 94,960 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear crossmember thin

Pass 25 Aug 2011 92,913 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 92,291 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 90,872 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 96,853 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 189,188 miles

High Handbrake

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

Pass 11 Oct 2007 179,428 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 172,722 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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J5 CTP is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 J5 CTP, 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 J5 CTP registered?

J5 CTP is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 March 1994.

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