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L233 SJK

1994 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

196,430 mi
Last recorded196,430 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL233 SJK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 196,430 miles

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

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

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

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

both front swivel joint seals leaking

Pass 7 Apr 2025 193,059 miles

Nearside Front swivel joint leaking

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

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

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

under body corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2024 190,004 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2023 189,690 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 188,256 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

both front swivel joint seals leaking

Pass 16 Oct 2020 186,491 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2019 185,123 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

both front swivel seals leaking slightly

Fail 4 Sep 2019 185,121 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened chassis (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both front swivel seals leaking

Pass 17 Aug 2018 182,438 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 185,900 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 200,001 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 197,966 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 1 May 2014 194,258 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 189,002 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 189,002 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 May 2012 184,124 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 184,057 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 May 2011 179,108 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 May 2010 172,395 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

slight damage to front registration plate

Pass 13 May 2009 165,345 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 165,326 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 27 Nov 2007 155,092 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Dec 2006 148,439 miles

slight corrosion of under body parts chassis

Pass 23 Nov 2005 139,428 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2005 139,428 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

slight play in o/s rear wheel bearing

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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L233 SJK is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L233 SJK, 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 L233 SJK registered?

L233 SJK is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 April 1994.

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