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L435 CUT

1994 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

70,576 mi
Last recorded70,576 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL435 CUT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 70,576 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated diff upper ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Fail 27 Apr 2026 70,565 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

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

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated diff upper ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 69,809 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated diff upper ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 69,325 miles

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded All round (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Fail 31 Oct 2023 69,325 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded All round (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 67,560 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated above axle (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Jun 2022 67,560 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated above axle (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 66,188 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2021 66,188 miles

Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 64,682 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2018 63,604 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2018 63,604 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 62,390 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component P.A.S pump area (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 61,424 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak ()

wet around front of fuel tank

Pass 14 Oct 2015 60,030 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 58,183 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 5,944 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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L435 CUT is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 L435 CUT, 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 L435 CUT registered?

L435 CUT is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 May 1994.

Is L435 CUT safe to buy?

The MOT history for L435 CUT shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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