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L122 HFJ

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

148,431 mi
Last recorded148,431 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL122 HFJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 148,431 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2024 145,141 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2023 143,735 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight weep at transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

VEHICLE UNDERSEALED

Fail 2 Oct 2023 143,735 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight weep at transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

VEHICLE UNDERSEALED

Pass 4 Oct 2022 141,475 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2022 141,475 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 140,165 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2021 140,165 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 138,500 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 136,937 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2019 136,937 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 135,277 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2018 135,277 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 133,720 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2017 133,720 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 132,461 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded of front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 30 Aug 2016 132,461 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative all (1.4.B.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded of front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 131,466 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 131,466 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 129,101 miles

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

o/s/f tyre has a slight cut in sidewall

Fail 29 Aug 2014 129,101 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre has a slight cut in sidewall

Pass 6 Sep 2013 127,251 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 127,251 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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L122 HFJ is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 L122 HFJ, 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 L122 HFJ registered?

L122 HFJ is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L122 HFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for L122 HFJ shows 23 tests with a 56.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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