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L300 MDG

1994 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

141,135 mi
Last recorded141,135 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL300 MDG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 141,135 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

inner arches corroded

Fail 22 Oct 2025 141,026 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded bulkhaed (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam such that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired oil liking (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Body component likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Body component likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and functionality of the braking system is affected floor (1.1.21 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam such that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

water leak

Pass 11 Oct 2024 140,740 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both o/s n/s rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 11 Oct 2024 140,740 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both o/s n/s rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust system insecure refit mounting (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2023 140,449 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2023 140,449 miles

Rear Prop shaft securing bolt loose retighten (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 140,107 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2022 140,107 miles

Rear Prop shaft securing bolt loose retighten (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 139,729 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2021 139,729 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Emissions not tested major gas leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Steering column universal joint insecure bolt loose (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 138,812 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2019 138,812 miles

Nearside Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 135,910 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2018 135,910 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 134,056 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 132,640 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2015 132,558 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 11 Dec 2014 129,044 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 11 Dec 2014 129,044 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 16 Dec 2013 125,737 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Dec 2013 125,679 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 121,775 miles

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Fail 13 Dec 2012 121,775 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering arm deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 3 Dec 2011 116,614 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 113,418 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009 110,241 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 107,083 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 101,906 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 95,679 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2005
Fail 9 Dec 2005 89,302 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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L300 MDG is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 L300 MDG, 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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L300 MDG is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 October 1994.

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