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L226 JBM

1994 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

166,738 mi
Last recorded166,738 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL226 JBM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 166,738 miles

Hazard warning switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush washer incorrectly fit, nut loose. (5.3.2 (c))

fog light switch insecure.

Fail 7 Apr 2026 166,735 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2024 163,303 miles

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

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

Rear suspension components showing slight corrosion

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis and underbody showing slight corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2024 163,303 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

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

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

Rear suspension components showing slight corrosion

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis and underbody showing slight corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 161,947 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2022 161,931 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 157,174 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Central Rear Sub-frame ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A frame on top of the axle (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Offside Front Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outter body mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Spare wheel insecure

Fail 8 Dec 2020 156,976 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2019 155,145 miles

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2019 155,134 miles

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

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

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 151,953 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear A frame ball joint gaiter split but still preventing the ingress of dirt

Pass 3 Oct 2017 147,171 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 145,059 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 144,713 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 144,713 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 144,022 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 144,022 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 140,357 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 140,357 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 137,595 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 134,425 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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L226 JBM is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 L226 JBM, 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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What year was L226 JBM registered?

L226 JBM is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 January 1994.

Is L226 JBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for L226 JBM shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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