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L477 REJ

1994 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

114,861 mi
Last recorded114,861 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL477 REJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 114,861 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle tie bar front mount on chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear chassis cross member very badly corroded

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle tie bar front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front tyres very unevenly worn and ON LIMIT STRONG ADVISE

front axle housing corroded at n/s/f panhard rod mount

Pass 11 Dec 2024 112,112 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2024 112,020 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting centre (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 109,412 miles

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both out riggers (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 107,216 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced out rigers both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 105,346 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2021 105,346 miles

Rear Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 103,610 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2019 101,675 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2019 101,675 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Dec 2018 99,759 miles

steering damper has a small misting of oil

Fail 10 Dec 2018 99,759 miles

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

steering damper has a small misting of oil

Pass 14 Dec 2017 95,858 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2017 95,858 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 94,399 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2016 94,398 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2015 92,977 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 90,674 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 88,931 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 87,213 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2011 85,382 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Dec 2011 85,382 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 83,663 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 8,212 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 79,574 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 75,680 miles

offside rearveiw mirror slightly damaged

Propshaft component defective

Pass 11 Dec 2006 73,200 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 73,200 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Dec 2005 65,163 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2005 65,163 miles

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

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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L477 REJ is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 L477 REJ, 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 L477 REJ registered?

L477 REJ is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 January 1994.

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