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L398 NRE

1994 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

136,603 mi
Last recorded136,603 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL398 NRE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 136,603 miles

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

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

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

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 11 Aug 2025 135,788 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 135,120 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (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 9 Aug 2023 134,389 miles

Intermediate drop arm ball joint gaitor slightly deteriorated

Wheel bearing has slight play Both front bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play Both rear bearings and slightly noisy (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2023 134,389 miles

Intermediate drop arm ball joint gaitor slightly deteriorated

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Wheel bearing has slight play Both front bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play Both rear bearings and slightly noisy (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 133,916 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2022 133,873 miles

Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Steering box arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Front middle and rear sections excessive corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Floor corroded

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Steering damper bush slight movement

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

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy Both (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2021 133,249 miles
Pass 12 May 2020 131,971 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2019 131,065 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 129,031 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2018 129,031 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 126,672 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 124,297 miles

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

Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box plus rear pipe (7.1.2)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 122,886 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 121,211 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 121,196 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

hand brake low effort

os rear axelbump stop badley corroaded

rear axal top center ball joint worn

Pass 22 Mar 2013 118,549 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 19 Mar 2013 118,541 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 115,462 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 113,835 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 111,898 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 108,792 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 107,058 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 105,127 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 103,473 miles

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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L398 NRE is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Red 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 L398 NRE, 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 L398 NRE registered?

L398 NRE is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 May 1994.

Is L398 NRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for L398 NRE shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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