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L152 JOB

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

161,252 mi
Last recorded161,252 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL152 JOB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 161,252 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 160,429 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2023 160,409 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced A pillar holed in area of body mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Battery box (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear most ball joint (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Chassis out rigger which attaches to body (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively damaged Floor badly holed (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspension turret holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear most (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Trailing front bush washer corroded to excess (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength coil spring mount holed and corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component leaking Steering box leaking when operated (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Cross member weak and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Front swivel housing/joints have slight play. Both

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed hinge worn (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension turret corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring top mounting corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper A pillar corroded/holed in area of bonnet mount

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive weak and corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Upper Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed hinge worn (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Outer Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced body tabs/ body insecure (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

signs of fuel leak from tank

Pass 15 Sep 2022 160,018 miles

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both chassis rails (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2022

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

Suspension component leaking both swivel joints (5.3.5 (c))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both chassis rails (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear trailing arm bushes perished

suspension arms slightly corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2021 159,683 miles

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rails (5.3.6 (a) (i))

chip in windscreen

Fail 11 Jun 2021 159,657 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both chassis rails (5.3.6 (a) (i))

chip in windscreen

Pass 11 Jun 2020 159,052 miles

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

both chassis rails slightly corroded

Fail 5 Jun 2020 159,037 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail / upper coil spring mounting bracket area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint insecure in a stub axle and leaking (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

both chassis rails slightly corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2020 158,674 miles

Nearside Suspension component ball joint has slight play swivel joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both chassis rails (5.3.6 (a) (i))

chip in windscreen

steering box damp

Fail 17 Feb 2020 158,655 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Suspension component ball joint excessively worn swivel joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength centre chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both chassis rails (5.3.6 (a) (i))

chip in windscreen

steering box damp

Pass 10 Apr 2019 155,499 miles

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

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rails (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all suspension bushes slightly perished

chip in windscreen

front seat belt clasp casing slightly damaged

steering box damp

swivel joint has slight play

Pass 10 May 2018 152,280 miles

both floors and chassis rails slightly corroded

both front wheel bearings have slight play

chip in windscreen

offside front tyre close to legal limit and wearing on inner edge

offside rear shocker has light misting of oil

oil leak

Pass 5 May 2017 148,547 miles

both chassis rails and floors slightly corroded

nearside front wheel bearing has slight play

oil leak

Fail 2 May 2017 148,528 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted crossmember (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside rear chassis/body support bar (2.4.A.3)

both chassis rails and floors slightly corroded

nearside front wheel bearing has slight play

oil leak

Pass 18 May 2016 144,498 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear stabilizer inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

steering box area slightly damp

stone chip in windscreen

Fail 12 May 2016 144,487 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both centre / rear chassis rails (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' wipers not parking correctly (8.3.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear stabilizer inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

steering box area slightly damp

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 13 May 2015 139,567 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

both beam patterns require attension soon

both chassis rails slightly corroded

front prop shaft has slight play

Fail 11 May 2015 139,547 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

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

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

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)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both beam patterns require attention soon

both chassis rails slightly corroded

front prop shaft has play

Pass 22 May 2014 134,771 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Oil leak

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front prop shaft bush slightly worn

rear number plate cracked

rear number plate light cover slightly damaged

slight damage in windscreen not in swept area

wipers slightly smearing screen

Fail 20 May 2014 134,756 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)

Oil leak

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both wipers slightly smearing screen

front prop shaft slightly worn

rear number plate cracked

rear number plate light cover slightly damaged

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 20 May 2013 128,877 miles

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)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside outer sill/sideskirt cracked

offside rear body panel holed

oil leak

Fail 15 May 2013 128,863 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both chassis rails slightly corroded in several places

nearside outersill/side skirt cracked

offside rear body panel holed

Pass 15 May 2012 124,527 miles

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

both front, centre and rear chassis rails slighty corroded

crack in windscreeen outside swept area

front number plate requires replacing soon slighty damaged

oil leak around engine

rear cross member slighty corroded

front prop shaft worn

Pass 17 May 2011 119,407 miles

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

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

front number plate slighty damaged

rear number plate cracked

Fail 16 May 2011 119,393 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

front number plate slighty damaged

rear number plate cracked

Pass 21 May 2010 115,060 miles

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

Oil leak

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

reverse light slightly damaged

Fail 18 May 2010 115,046 miles

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

Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

chip in windscreen

nearside front metal barek pipe slightly corroded

reverse light damaged

Pass 18 May 2009 110,705 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

front number plate cracked

nearside rear cross member holed and corroded but not in perscribed area

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 21 May 2008 107,032 miles

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

all rubber suspension bushes slighty perished

front number plate cracked

slight seapage of power steering fluid around steering box

stone chip in windscreen

Fail 19 May 2008 107,018 miles

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

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

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

all rubber suspension bushes slighty perished

front number plate cracked

slight seapage of power steering fluid around steering box

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 2 May 2007 103,006 miles

Oil leak

chip in wind screen in swept area

hand brake travel on limit

offside head lamp aim on lower limit

offside swivel joint leaking

Pass 17 May 2006 98,473 miles

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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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L152 JOB is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

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 L152 JOB, 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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L152 JOB is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 June 1994.

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