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L236 JUX

1994 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

108,116 mi
Last recorded108,116 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL236 JUX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 108,116 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2025 105,897 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 105,340 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 103,967 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 103,305 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 102,853 miles

Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is damaged but not considered excessive bulk head corroded (1.1.21 (e) (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))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both chassis rails all outriggers and x members surface corrosian (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 102,155 miles

welded and undersealed throughout

Pass 25 Jun 2019 101,863 miles

undersealed throughout

Pass 26 Jun 2018 100,245 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2017 100,099 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

under sealed throughout

Pass 16 Apr 2016 100,082 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

heavily undersealed

Pass 11 Apr 2015 99,564 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

welded and wax oiled throughout

Pass 12 Apr 2014 99,447 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

welded and undersealed throughout

Pass 6 Apr 2013 99,275 miles

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

Offside Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.1.9)

Oil leak

corroded throughout

Pass 29 Mar 2012 98,795 miles

Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

surface corrosian throughout

Fail 23 Mar 2012 98,789 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

surface corrosian throughout

Pass 4 Apr 2011 98,389 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear discs pitted

surface corrosian throughout

Fail 2 Apr 2011 98,386 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear discs pitted

surface corrosian throughout

Pass 31 Mar 2010 97,880 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

surface corrosian throughout

Fail 22 Mar 2010 97,841 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

surface corrosian throughout

Pass 23 Mar 2009 97,126 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

heavily undesealed throughout

Fail 14 Mar 2009 97,057 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

heavily undesealed throughout

Pass 10 Mar 2008 96,434 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

heavily under sealed

Fail 4 Mar 2008 96,426 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

heavily under sealed

Pass 16 Mar 2007 94,515 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 92,145 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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L236 JUX is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 L236 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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What year was L236 JUX registered?

L236 JUX is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 February 1994.

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