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L400 JCC

1994 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

201,583 mi
Last recorded201,583 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL400 JCC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 201,583 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 200,215 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2023 198,848 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2023 198,848 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2022 197,398 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 196,345 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2021 196,340 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 194,516 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2019 192,528 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2019 192,528 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2018 189,901 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 186,659 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 185,850 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 183,818 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 180,222 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 177,523 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 173,950 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 168,943 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 9 Jun 2010 162,513 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 154,769 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 May 2009 154,769 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 147,158 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 140,164 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 131,391 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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L400 JCC is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 L400 JCC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L400 JCC registered?

L400 JCC is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 April 1994.

Is L400 JCC safe to buy?

The MOT history for L400 JCC shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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