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L479 BJU

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

143,158 mi
Last recorded143,158 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL479 BJU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 143,158 miles

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

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

outriggers corroded NS OS

Pass 17 Sep 2024 140,895 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases near down pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2023 138,421 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 137,961 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 137,499 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 137,275 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 137,107 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Outer fuel tank support corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 136,668 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 135,541 miles

Nearside Front Panhard rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Fail 12 Sep 2017 135,541 miles

Nearside Front Panhard rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 133,428 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Sep 2016 133,428 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 129,673 miles

Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened all front and rear (2.4.C.3c)

Front Panhard rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Offside Rear tyre has a nail in it and has cracking on the side wall.

Fail 16 Sep 2015 129,673 miles

Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened all front and rear (2.4.C.3c)

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

Front Panhard rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Offside Rear tyre has a nail in it and has cracking on the side wall.

Pass 11 Sep 2014 125,067 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 121,460 miles

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

engine oil comtaminated and past it best

oil leak from o/s swivel joint seal

Pass 7 Sep 2012 117,509 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 117,502 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 112,712 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 112,702 miles

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

rear door locked cant open it

Pass 9 Sep 2010 109,081 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 104,511 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 98,269 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2007 89,417 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 86,888 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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L479 BJU is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L479 BJU, 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 L479 BJU registered?

L479 BJU is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 January 1994.

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