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L229 DHA

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

147,405 mi
Last recorded147,405 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL229 DHA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,395cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 147,405 miles

Front Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 142,930 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 138,951 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 135,979 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 129,637 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 122,512 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2020 122,512 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2019 121,049 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2019 121,049 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Prop shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Shock absorbers insecurely attached both rear (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Nov 2018 115,346 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Hub seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2018 115,346 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Wheel well (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Hub seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2017 108,681 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Sep 2016 101,954 miles

Oil leak ()

Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Pass 17 Oct 2015 98,799 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 97,021 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 91,879 miles

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre slightly perished

o/s/f tyre slightly perished,

Fail 5 Nov 2013 91,879 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre slightly perished

o/s/f tyre slightly perished,

Pass 25 Oct 2012 86,463 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 86,460 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 81,154 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 81,151 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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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L229 DHA is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,395cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L229 DHA, 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 L229 DHA registered?

L229 DHA is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L229 DHA safe to buy?

The MOT history for L229 DHA shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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