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L405 EHB

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

183,331 mi
Last recorded183,331 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL405 EHB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 183,331 miles

Battery tray corroded

Front body mountings corroded

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2025 182,526 miles

Offside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2024 181,334 miles

Offside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 16 Jul 2024 181,328 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened trailing arm bracket on axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2023 180,787 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear trailing arm mount is corroded on axle

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 179,421 miles

Nearside Front wheel corroding

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

Nearside Rear trailing arm mount corroding on axle

Nearside Rear wheel corroded

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

steering box damp

Fail 5 Jul 2022 179,419 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened chassis (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shocker top turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened trailing arm mount to chassis (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shocker mount to chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened trailing arm front mount to chassis (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe to center (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front wheel corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear wheel corroded

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

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

Rear brake pipe union corroded badly

oil leaks

Pass 22 Jun 2021 176,711 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2020 173,095 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

coolant leak radiator

Pass 11 Jul 2019 169,547 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

battery tray badly corroded

Fail 9 Jul 2019 169,545 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust not attached (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength centre chassi (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

battery tray badly corroded

oil on minimum

Pass 28 Jun 2018 164,861 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm(front bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.75mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

battery tray badly corroded

oil level low

Fail 28 Jun 2018 164,861 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm(front bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.75mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

battery tray badly corroded

oil level low

Pass 10 Jul 2017 160,416 miles

All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Headlamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3.5mm approx (3.5.1g)

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

Rear fog lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Fail 29 Jun 2017 160,317 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded saddle (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassi (2.4.A.3)

All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Headlamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3.5mm approx (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive saddle (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear fog lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 156,456 miles

All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Front Propshaft universal joint worn front

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Jun 2016 156,375 miles

Emissions not tested oil below minimum (7.4.B.1)

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

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

All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Front Propshaft universal joint worn front

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 151,412 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 151,391 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 143,241 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 134,589 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 134,578 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 May 2012 125,483 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 118,238 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 9 Jun 2011 118,238 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 May 2010 111,323 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 105,290 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2009 105,290 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 98,234 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2007 90,801 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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L405 EHB is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L405 EHB, 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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L405 EHB is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 January 1994.

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