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L221 JUX

1994 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2024
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

329,724 mi
Last recorded329,724 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2023
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL221 JUX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2023 329,724 miles

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

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

underside chassis heavily undersealed

Pass 17 Mar 2021 324,882 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2021 324,829 miles

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 321,433 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 316,466 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2019 316,466 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (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))

Offside Stop lamp(s) missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Mar 2018 311,803 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 311,802 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Offside rear 'A' frame mounting area of crossmember gusset. (2.4.A.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

All brake discs have heavily rusted and glazed faces.

Steering damper mounting bush worn.

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Nearside end of centrally mounted tubular crossmember. (6.1.B.2)

Fail 30 May 2017 311,796 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outrigger (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak engine and gearbox ()

front and rear axles leaking

slight play in nsf swivel pins

steering damper bush worn

Pass 23 May 2016 299,035 miles

Coolant hose chaffing on engine and nearly worn through.

Fail 16 May 2016 299,035 miles

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

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

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

Coolant hose chaffing on engine and nearly worn through.

Pass 28 May 2015 284,832 miles

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

vehicle heavily undersealed underneath

Pass 4 Jun 2014 272,788 miles

Center exhaust corroded

Offside Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Dec 2013 271,206 miles

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2012 264,479 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 263,677 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 2 Feb 2012 263,677 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Dec 2010 263,059 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 261,716 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 261,716 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 261,171 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 261,171 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 258,186 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 258,186 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Torsion bar attachment bracket fractured (2.4.E.4b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 241,463 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 241,463 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2005 231,685 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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L221 JUX is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 L221 JUX, 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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L221 JUX is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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