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L42 PRC

1994 Land Rover Defender

Pink Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

126,648 mi
Last recorded126,648 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL42 PRC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourPink
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 126,648 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad pin insecure

Pass 5 Jul 2024 125,933 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2024 125,913 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Feb 2023 125,660 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2023 125,655 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed (6.2.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2022 124,963 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2022 124,963 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 124,481 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2020 124,472 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both (1.1.11 (c))

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

Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 123,510 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2019 123,504 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2018 122,104 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 120,458 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 115,310 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 114,788 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 4 Aug 2014 114,788 miles

Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Aug 2013 112,148 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 19 Aug 2013 112,148 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jul 2012 106,731 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 102,327 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 99,279 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

rear axle ball joint slight play

Pass 8 Jul 2009 93,464 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 93,464 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2008 88,350 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 88,331 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Feb 2007 79,122 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 78,500 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

nearside front headlamp has damage to lens but not affecting beam image

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 6 Jan 2006 66,774 miles

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

offside rear upper side lamp bulb inoperative

offside upper stoplamp inoperative

slight play in steering damper bush

Fail 6 Jan 2006 66,774 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

offside rear upper side lamp bulb inoperative

offside upper stoplamp inoperative

slight play in steering damper bush

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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L42 PRC is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Pink 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 L42 PRC, 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 L42 PRC registered?

L42 PRC is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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