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L508 JUJ

1994 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

89,835 mi
Last recorded89,835 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL508 JUJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 89,835 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front to back (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 89,687 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Outer Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2024 87,983 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2023 85,337 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 84,749 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2020 83,879 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 83,267 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2016 80,472 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 237,413 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 232,691 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 232,691 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 231,963 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 227,849 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 209,477 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 188,055 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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L508 JUJ is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 L508 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 L508 JUJ registered?

L508 JUJ is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 January 1994.

Is L508 JUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for L508 JUJ shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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