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L235 SJK

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

363,017 mi
Last recorded363,017 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2022
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL235 SJK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2022 363,017 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2022 363,013 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe broken and blowing in other places (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear section missing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face badly scored (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

near side door mirror missing

near side front tyre perishing

oil leaks

play in front propshaft into diff

Pass 14 Apr 2021 347,424 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2021 347,424 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2019 329,957 miles

off side rear wheel quite badly rusting

Fail 14 Jun 2019 329,957 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

off side rear wheel quite badly rusting

Pass 16 Dec 2017 106,022 miles

near side rear lower suspension arm rear bush knocking

near side rear wheel badly rusting

rear diff oil seal leaking

some play at off side and near side front wheels

Fail 14 Dec 2017 319,463 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. off side rear odd size (4.1.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

near side rear lower suspension arm rear bush knocking

near side rear wheel badly rusting

off side rear tyre inner sidewall perishing

rear diff oil seal leaking

some play at off side and near side front wheels

Pass 22 Aug 2016 309,898 miles

near side rear wheel badly rusted

off side rear tyre worn very close to limits

windscreen cracked badly

Fail 22 Aug 2016 309,895 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

near side rear wheel badly rusted

off side rear tyre worn very close to limits

windscreen cracked badly

Pass 30 Aug 2014 294,414 miles

very slight vertical play at both front wheels

windscreen cracked in off side lower corner

Pass 8 Aug 2013 288,053 miles

windscreen cracked

Pass 13 Apr 2012 275,459 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 263,720 miles

chassis rusting

Pass 12 Nov 2009 249,456 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 235,672 miles

near side front hub oil seal leaking

near side front tyre close to legal limits

off side front tyre unevenly worn and very close to legal limits

Pass 3 Dec 2007 221,820 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2007 221,745 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Nov 2006 209,866 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 200,688 miles

near side rear hub oil seal leaking

off side rear wheel rusting

rear tyres close to limits

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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L235 SJK is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 L235 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 L235 SJK registered?

L235 SJK is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 April 1994.

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