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L312 JUD

1994 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

302,464 mi
Last recorded302,464 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL312 JUD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 302,464 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 301,915 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 301,251 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 300,009 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2021 300,009 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both front chassis ends (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced by top shock absorber mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced by top of coil spring (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

nearside front axle output seal leaking

Pass 30 Jul 2020 300,000 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 295,339 miles

Nearside Rear anti roll bar rubber has some movement

Rear both anti roll bar drop link rubbers perished

oil leak from engine and gearbox

Pass 4 Jul 2018 284,279 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front u/j (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Lower Steering column universal joint deformed but serviceable shaft u/j dry joint (2.1.3 (c) (i))

body supporting structure at mounting to chassis areas in poor condition each sie of body

Fail 21 Jun 2018 284,208 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel spongy brake pedal (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced section cracked along seam over axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high dip (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment hand brake lever no reserve travel (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn rear axle A- frame mounting bushes WORN AND insecure at mounting areas (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering box has excessive movement between sector shaft and the drop arm drop arm nut and locktab insecure (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front u/j (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Lower Steering column universal joint deformed but serviceable shaft u/j dry joint (2.1.3 (c) (i))

body supporting structure at mounting to chassis areas in poor condition each sie of body

Pass 15 Jun 2017 273,438 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 273,334 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) Steering Column u/j badly worn (2.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jun 2016 263,891 miles

Nearside Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Fail 13 Jun 2016 263,891 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 20 Jun 2015 254,474 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2015 254,474 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 26 May 2015 254,184 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 244,073 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 11 Jun 2014 244,073 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 238,213 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 230,248 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 227,903 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 223,387 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 223,387 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 214,734 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2007 206,372 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 206,372 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2006 197,076 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 196,842 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all tyres worn unevenly

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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L312 JUD is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 L312 JUD, 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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L312 JUD is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 January 1994.

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