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L421 CAD

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

150,071 mi
Last recorded150,071 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL421 CAD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 150,071 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2024 149,422 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Nov 2024 149,413 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2023 149,115 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 148,670 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 148,117 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 147,502 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive near hand brake (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front and rear radius arm bushes perished

Fail 26 Oct 2020 147,478 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive near hand brake (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front and rear radius arm bushes perished

Pass 25 Oct 2018 146,126 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 145,544 miles

Front Panhard rod synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s o/s (2.4.G.2)

Front Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Fail 6 Oct 2017 145,544 miles

Front Panhard rod synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s o/s (2.4.G.2)

Front Propshaft universal joint worn ()

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

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 144,997 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 144,343 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 143,424 miles

Front Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 143,424 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 142,142 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2012 142,142 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 140,213 miles

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

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

Propshaft component defective

Pass 10 Sep 2010 138,972 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 137,444 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 135,797 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 133,295 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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L421 CAD is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 L421 CAD, 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 L421 CAD registered?

L421 CAD is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 May 1994.

Is L421 CAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for L421 CAD shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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