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L404 DPL

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

192,918 mi
Last recorded192,918 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL404 DPL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 192,918 miles

COVERED IN UNDERSEAL

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 May 2026 192,845 miles

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

Exhaust fumes entering cabin engine breather (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced at spring (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced at trailing arm (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front swivel has slight seepage of oil

Nearside Rear body outrigger heavily corroded

Offside Front swivel slight seepage of oil

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Mar 2026 192,842 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device insecure Missing (3.1 (c))

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

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Lower Steering arm modification unsafe Attachment to steering box, excessive play (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis by trailing arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Upper coil spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component ball joint excessively worn Fulcrum (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Bonnet stay missing

General corrosion on vehicle

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

Nearside Front Swivel leaking

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Chassis support brace excessively corroded

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

Offside Front Swivel leaking

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 186,810 miles

Front swivels misting oil ( BOTH)

General corrosion on chassis

General corrosion on underside of vehicle

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

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Corrosion (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

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

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Brake backing plate insecure /rubbing on wheel

Fail 17 Feb 2025 186,810 miles

Front Steering linkage fouling Rear steering bar (2.1.4 (a))

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front swivels misting oil ( BOTH)

General corrosion on chassis

General corrosion on underside of vehicle

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

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Corrosion (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

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

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Brake backing plate insecure /rubbing on wheel

Pass 8 Mar 2024 181,559 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 180,119 miles

Front Dip beams have poor beam images

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp condensated

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential pinion area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2023 180,116 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Dip beams have poor beam images

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp condensated

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential pinion area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 176,449 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 172,444 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2021 172,444 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2020 168,526 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2020 168,526 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 162,991 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 162,991 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 96,771 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 87,305 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 82,750 miles

Front pattern not good on both headlights

Front wipers split but still clearing

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

excessive play in rear diff

oil leak

power steering belt loose

rear towbar step insecure

slight corrosion on all of chassis

spare wheel on roof held on with cable ties

Fail 10 Mar 2016 182,746 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases just before joint (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush both hockey stick bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp flashes side light (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking power steering box (2.3.3b)

Rear Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint axle ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front pattern not good on both headlights

Front wipers split but still clearing

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

excessive play in rear diff

oil leak

power steering belt loose

rear towbar step insecure

slight corrosion on all of chassis

spare wheel on roof held on with cable ties

Pass 10 Mar 2015 178,317 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 134,910 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 125,633 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 21 Oct 2010 125,633 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 120,253 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 115,841 miles

Inner Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 115,841 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 111,395 miles

N/s/f flexy ferrule corroding

N/s/f radius arm bush worn

Rear cross member holed

Fail 22 Oct 2007 111,379 miles

Nearside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

N/s/f flexy ferrule corroding

N/s/f radius arm bush worn

Pass 23 Oct 2006 106,913 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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L404 DPL is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 L404 DPL, 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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L404 DPL is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 February 1994.

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