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L472 DDV

1994 Land Rover Defender

Yellow Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests39 (21 pass, 18 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

130,290 mi
Last recorded130,290 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL472 DDV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 18 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 130,290 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2025 130,276 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2025 130,276 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 127,818 miles

Front Prop shaft slightly worn

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Swivel joint seal slightly leaking

Offside Front Swivel joint seal leaking slightly

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

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential pinion seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2024 127,818 miles

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

Front Prop shaft slightly worn

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Swivel joint seal slightly leaking

Offside Front Swivel joint seal leaking slightly

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

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential pinion seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2024 127,818 miles

Front Steering system fouling Steering crossbar fouls axle (2.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Pillar/ bulkhead (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn Rear most (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear most joint and sliding joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Swivel joint seal leaking

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

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

Offside Front Swivel joint seal leaking

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

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

Rear Differential pinion seal leaking

Reverse lamp not working

Pass 20 Sep 2023 127,491 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Reverse lamp not working

Pass 7 Oct 2022 127,066 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2022 127,066 miles

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

Nearside 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))

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop arm joint out of steering box, boot clip not securing boot (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 126,188 miles

Air filter housing insecure, fittings broken

Brakes just met required effort 52%

Reverse lamp not working

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2021 126,182 miles

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))

Air filter housing insecure, fittings broken

Brakes just met required effort 52%

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

Reverse lamp not working

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 125,784 miles

Air filter mounts broken, housing insecure

Brake efficiency only just met 51%

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Reverse lamp not working

Screen chipped

Fail 23 Sep 2020 125,784 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Air filter mounts broken, housing insecure

Brake efficiency only just met 51%

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Reverse lamp not working

Screen chipped

Pass 9 Oct 2019 124,949 miles

Nearside Headlamp beam image slightly vague

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

Reverse lamp not working

Service brakes only just met required performance 53%

Fail 23 Jul 2019 124,949 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Hockey stick arms x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front 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))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Hockey stick x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front 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))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front floor pan slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis near coil spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside and Offside front swivel joint housings weeping grease

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

Reverse lamp not working

Pass 16 Aug 2018 124,137 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2018 124,137 miles

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn rear most (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2017 122,795 miles

Rear service brakes could be improved

Fail 10 May 2017 122,795 miles

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

Central Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped front to rear (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear service brakes could be improved

Pass 12 Apr 2016 121,178 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 121,172 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock turret (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded top shock mounting area (2.4.A.3)

Front exhaust has slight leak

Pass 21 Apr 2015 120,052 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 9 Apr 2015 120,046 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

air filter housing insecure

battery box corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2014 118,723 miles

Battery tray corroded

Front headlamps beam images slightly vague

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear bump stops missing

Fail 7 Apr 2014 118,709 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) or their associated mountings locking device insecure (3.1.4b)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Battery tray corroded

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear bump stops missing

Pass 23 Apr 2013 117,005 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

core plug on cylinder head leaking

Fail 17 Apr 2013 116,999 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

core plug on cylinder head leaking

Pass 18 Apr 2012 114,968 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 17 Apr 2012 114,962 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 112,553 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 112,553 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Apr 2010 109,914 miles

clutch pedal anti slip missing

Fail 22 Apr 2010 109,914 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

clutch pedal anti slip missing

Pass 23 Apr 2009 107,320 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 107,320 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 103,385 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 103,374 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2007 99,217 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 94,239 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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L472 DDV is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Yellow with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 39 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 L472 DDV, 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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L472 DDV is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 April 1994.

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