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L4 VJH

1994 Land Rover Defender

Turquoise Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

108,774 mi
Last recorded108,774 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL4 VJH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 108,774 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2025 108,547 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2024 107,658 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 107,617 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 106,145 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 103,356 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 100,212 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 96,573 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2017 96,559 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush both front bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush both front bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2017 96,559 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 92,806 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 88,705 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 88,692 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 88,641 miles

tyres perished

Pass 20 Jan 2012 88,624 miles

all tyres perished

brake discs slightly corroded

off side rear axle mounting bracket corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2010 88,211 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

all four tyres perished

both side steps corroded

brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2009 88,197 miles

all tyres perished

Fail 7 Oct 2009 88,197 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

all tyres perished

Pass 10 Oct 2008 87,699 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 86,768 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

water pump faulty

Pass 18 Oct 2006 86,597 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 86,558 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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 VJH is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Turquoise 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 VJH, 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 VJH registered?

L4 VJH is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 April 1994.

Is L4 VJH safe to buy?

The MOT history for L4 VJH 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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