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L503 JUJ

1994 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

189,158 mi
Last recorded189,158 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL503 JUJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 189,158 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 185,985 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 183,018 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive coil spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Front propshaft. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear propshaft (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 180,437 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 178,645 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 176,868 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 175,383 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 171,183 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 169,121 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 167,021 miles

Nearside Rear corrosion by top shock absorber mount

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component box (2.3.3b)

both rear bump stops missing

corrosion in o/s and n/s chassis

slight wear in rear axle top ball joint

Fail 15 Dec 2016 167,021 miles

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside Rear corrosion by top shock absorber mount

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component box (2.3.3b)

both rear bump stops missing

corrosion in o/s and n/s chassis

slight wear in rear axle top ball joint

Pass 7 Dec 2015 164,695 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 160,263 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside rear wheel bearing noisey

Fail 19 Dec 2014 160,263 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside rear wheel bearing noisey

Pass 13 Dec 2013 154,325 miles

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

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

Offside Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

front and rear tyres perrished

Pass 18 Dec 2012 146,248 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 137,241 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 126,963 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Dec 2009 141,774 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 110,689 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 103,397 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 97,447 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 89,966 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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L503 JUJ is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 L503 JUJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L503 JUJ registered?

L503 JUJ is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 February 1994.

Is L503 JUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for L503 JUJ shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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