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L286 DUE

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

131,288 mi
Last recorded131,288 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL286 DUE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2026 131,288 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2026 131,271 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2025 131,236 miles

Central Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated top axle joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Sep 2025 131,236 miles

Central Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated top axle joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 129,635 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Aug 2024 129,635 miles

Brake drum contaminated Handbrake drum (1.1.14 (b))

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Lower section of bulkhead (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 129,461 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Aug 2023 129,427 miles

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn Front prop rear u/j (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 127,484 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 126,483 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 122,630 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 118,547 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 113,970 miles

Nearside Rear indicator lens missing

Fail 6 Sep 2018 113,970 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear indicator lens missing

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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L286 DUE is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 L286 DUE, 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 L286 DUE registered?

L286 DUE is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 January 1994.

Is L286 DUE safe to buy?

The MOT history for L286 DUE shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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