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L4 ELM

1994 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

190,000 mi
Last recorded190,000 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL4 ELM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 190,000 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Fluid leak, but not excessive Steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 100,000 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 100,000 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 100,000 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2020
Pass 1 Mar 2019 100,000 miles

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

Nearside Front hub slight oil leak

Offside Front Lower Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 190,000 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 189,570 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 182,418 miles

Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance both (1.4.A.2e)

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

Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chasis rails (2.4.A.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 27 Jun 2014 173,515 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 173,515 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 171,410 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 166,587 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 166,587 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 160,297 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 160,294 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 153,634 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 147,200 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 140,715 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 140,547 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 131,627 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 121,932 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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L4 ELM is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 L4 ELM, 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 L4 ELM registered?

L4 ELM is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 February 1994.

Is L4 ELM safe to buy?

The MOT history for L4 ELM shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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