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L140 APV

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests35 (21 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

106,880 mi
Last recorded106,880 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL140 APV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 14 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 106,880 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Front shaft both joints. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Apr 2026 106,880 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Front shaft both joints. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 106,104 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Leak from sump and steering box. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play Play in both front shaft bearings. (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Corrosion near previous repairs on chassis. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2025 106,100 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both front wheels slight play. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Leak from sump and steering box. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Front shaft joints. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Steering damper bush worn.

Pass 27 Mar 2024 104,698 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Front shaft to transfer box worn at splines and UJ's. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil All shock absorbers misting. (5.3.2 (b))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Steering damper bush excessive play.

Fail 21 Mar 2024 104,698 miles

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Central drag link from steering box. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Front shaft to transfer box worn at splines and UJ's. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil All shock absorbers misting. (5.3.2 (b))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Steering damper bush excessive play.

Pass 13 Apr 2023 103,006 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 12 Apr 2023 103,006 miles

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

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 20 Mar 2023 103,000 miles

Front Prop shaft bearing excessively worn Rear UJ (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicle structure is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached Rear cross member (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2022 101,945 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2022 101,945 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 100,680 miles

chip in center of the windscreen

Fail 9 Mar 2021 100,680 miles

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

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

chip in center of the windscreen

Pass 9 Mar 2020 100,400 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2020 100,400 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 100,405 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play the one on the long bar (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

large chip in the center of the windscreen

Fail 12 Mar 2019 100,400 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour IS WHITE (4.4.3 (a))

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen JETS MISSING (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play the one on the long bar (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

large chip in the center of the windscreen

Pass 19 Mar 2018 100,300 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 100,202 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 100,200 miles

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)

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 100,064 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 100,064 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 100,000 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 100,000 miles

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

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

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

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1) DANGEROUS

N/S/R outrigger corroded but not structural

Pass 4 Feb 2014 100,000 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 100,000 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2013 10,000 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 98,136 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 95,515 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 93,450 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 27 Jan 2010 93,450 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 91,007 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 87,295 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 84,374 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 82,566 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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L140 APV is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 L140 APV, 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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L140 APV is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 April 1994.

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