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L137 JNT

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2023
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

140,535 mi
Last recorded140,535 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2023
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL137 JNT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Fail 13 Jan 2023 140,535 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 137,994 miles

All 4 tyres perished

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Underside of the vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Fail 6 Jan 2022 137,994 miles

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

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

Power steering component leaking box (2.1.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp With lights on no stop lights (4.3.3 (b))

All 4 tyres perished

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Underside of the vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 8 Jan 2021 137,274 miles

All four tyres 11 years old and tubes fitted

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

Fuel smell but no visable leaks

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

fuel pump damp but no visable leaks

secondary bonnet catch missing

Fail 23 Dec 2020 137,187 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values limit 1.3m1 (8.2.2.2 (f))

Fuel system component leaking leak off pipes (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

All four tyres 11 years old and tubes fitted

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

fuel pump damp but no visable leaks

secondary bonnet catch missing

Pass 4 Jul 2019 135,915 miles

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

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2019 135,915 miles

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 133,689 miles

Front Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()

all tyres perished

Fail 14 Feb 2018 133,661 miles

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

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

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

Front Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()

all tyres perished

Pass 15 Feb 2017 128,017 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 126,168 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 125,505 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 124,706 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 124,696 miles

Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 122,951 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 119,701 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 118,413 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 118,408 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 115,543 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 115,539 miles

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 112,211 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 112,207 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2008 109,129 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2007 105,005 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 98,731 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 98,731 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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L137 JNT is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 L137 JNT, 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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L137 JNT is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 January 1994.

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