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L149 RBD

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

189,592 mi
Last recorded189,592 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL149 RBD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 189,592 miles

Central underside of vehicle covered in underseal

Nearside Front hub seal slight leak but not excessive

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

Fail 25 Sep 2025 189,592 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Central underside of vehicle covered in underseal

Nearside Front hub seal slight leak but not excessive

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2023 182,236 miles

Nearside Front Slight leak from hub oil seal

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Under side and chassis corroded

Fail 16 Oct 2023 182,236 miles

Nearside Front Slight leak from hub oil seal

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Under side and chassis corroded

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 176,393 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Hub has slight oil leak

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

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

Under side and chassis corroded

Fail 24 Oct 2022 176,393 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Hub has slight oil leak

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

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

Under side and chassis corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2021 173,053 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL FOUR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Oct 2021 173,052 miles

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

Coil spring corroded ALL FOUR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 168,842 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement shock absorber bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement shock absorber bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Oct 2020 168,842 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement shock absorber bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement shock absorber bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 160,509 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2019 160,506 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Pedal / floor pan area (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Brake valve leaking Compensator (1.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and nearside (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 154,714 miles

slight crossion all round

Pass 26 Apr 2017 148,369 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 148,369 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 11 Apr 2017 148,075 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Lamp has faded (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Half shaft seal leaking

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak ()

Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Whole chassis corrdded

Pass 8 Apr 2016 140,236 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2016 140,230 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting x2 (6.6.6)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting x2 (6.6.6)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 131,861 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside front track rod end ball joint has slight play

offside rear tyre slightly feathered on inside edge

slight oil leak

small stone chip in front windscreen

Pass 19 Nov 2014 131,650 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

steering damper slight play in bushes

Fail 19 Nov 2014 131,650 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

steering damper slight play in bushes

Pass 30 Dec 2013 130,808 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

front wiper blade rubbers worn

nearside front floor rust holed

nearside front steering damper bush worn

Fail 19 Dec 2013 130,808 miles

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

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

front wiper blade rubbers worn

nearside front floor rust holed

nearside front steering damper bush worn

Pass 19 Jan 2013 129,918 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 129,910 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Dec 2011 128,414 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2011 128,412 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2010 124,762 miles

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

Front brake pads and discs worn recommend replacement.

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 6 Jan 2010 121,734 miles

Both front bearing hubs have slight play.

Pass 5 Sep 2008 113,971 miles

Propshaft component defective

Pass 23 Feb 2007 104,599 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 98,197 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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L149 RBD is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

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 L149 RBD, 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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L149 RBD is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 June 1994.

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