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L406 DTA

1994 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

120,007 mi
Last recorded120,007 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL406 DTA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 120,007 miles

Front n/s and o/s front floors heavily corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear tyre 23 yrs old/low tread

Rear prop shaft front mount 1x bolt loose

Rear slight play in shock bushes

oil leaks

Pass 13 Nov 2024 120,006 miles

Offside Rear tyre over 10yrs old

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

oil leaks

Pass 17 Nov 2023 120,009 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 120,009 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm(axle end) very slight wear in bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear hub damp

back box rubber missing

front prop ==front joint worn

slight leak from both front hubs

Fail 8 Nov 2022 120,009 miles

slight leak from both front hubs

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm(axle end) very slight wear in bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear hub damp

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

back box rubber missing

front prop ==front joint worn

Pass 19 Nov 2021 120,000 miles

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

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

both front swivle seals leaking

Pass 2 Nov 2020 120,002 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 120,002 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

clutch pedal wet

Fail 31 Oct 2019 120,002 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

clutch pedal wet

Pass 16 Nov 2018 116,131 miles

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 110,001 miles

Front hubs oily

oil leaks from engine area

Fail 16 Nov 2017 110,001 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt a-frame (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Front hubs oily

Rear back box supported with cable tie

oil leaks from engine area

Fail 17 Oct 2017 110,003 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor pan area (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings out riggers (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings out riggers (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings in various areas (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings in various areas (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cros member to both rear chassis legs in various areas (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

this vehicle is dangerous to drive.

Pass 25 Oct 2016 110,001 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 110,004 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 110,006 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 110,002 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 110,002 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 108,911 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 102,899 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 100,008 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 100,001 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 92,824 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 84,582 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 77,943 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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L406 DTA is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L406 DTA, 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 L406 DTA registered?

L406 DTA is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 March 1994.

Is L406 DTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for L406 DTA shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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