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L392 DJF

1994 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

17,615 mi
Last recorded17,615 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2024
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL392 DJF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2024 17,615 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Next to chassis mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Underside covered in underseal

Fail 4 Sep 2024 17,599 miles

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Above diff (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Next to chassis mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Underside covered in underseal

Pass 11 Sep 2023 15,442 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 12,558 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2021 11,334 miles

Central Rear Rear diff leaking rear oil

Offside Front Diff seal leaking oil

Pass 13 Jul 2020 10,738 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 10,140 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 9,920 miles

Nearside Front a post/lower hinge mounting deteriorated

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

headlamp dipswitch in poor condition

Fail 17 May 2018 9,919 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings out rigger (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outrigger (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front a post/lower hinge mounting deteriorated

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

headlamp dipswitch in poor condition

Pass 16 May 2017 9,587 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 9,440 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 8,794 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 8,630 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 8,410 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 7,641 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 5,928 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 5,317 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 4,662 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 4,268 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 3,167 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 1,573 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 1,573 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.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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L392 DJF is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 L392 DJF, 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 L392 DJF registered?

L392 DJF is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 June 1994.

Is L392 DJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for L392 DJF shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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