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L529 RCL

1994 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests34 (19 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate55.9%

Mileage

169,617 mi
Last recorded169,617 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL529 RCL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 15 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 169,617 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive multiple oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2026 169,607 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible dim (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive multiple oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 166,390 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn oil leak o/s/f (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced extensive welding (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed ALL BELTS (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 11 Mar 2025 166,383 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced 6 AREAS ON MAIN CHASSIS HOLED ALL MARKED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced 6 AREAS ON MAIN CHASSIS HOLED ALL MARKED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn oil leak o/s/f (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced extensive welding (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed ALL BELTS (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 164,130 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play axle top joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive general leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis welded everywhere (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Fail 12 Mar 2024 164,125 miles

Rear Prop shaft likely to become detached (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play axle top joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive general leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis welded everywhere (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2023 161,760 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced repairs are heavily undersealed (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive general oil leaks everwhere (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Mar 2023 161,750 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure box and tail (6.1.2 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced repairs are heavily undersealed (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive general oil leaks everwhere (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 156,001 miles

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

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security patches welded everywhere but no holes at time of test (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Seat belt slightly damaged both (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2022 155,967 miles

Central Front Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Central Rear Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front passenger door catch insecure door flew open on test (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated oil leaking from swivel balls (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Position lamp not working no side or tail or reg plate working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle front wheels foul body when turning (5.2.3 (f))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security patches welded everywhere but no holes at time of test (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Seat belt slightly damaged both (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 153,917 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis has more patches than original chassis unable to examine weld because of heavy undersea (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust has been welded ridged to chassis

Fail 11 Aug 2020 153,907 miles

Exhaust system insecure tied up with sting and wire (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis has more patches than original chassis unable to examine weld because of heavy undersea (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 151,356 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 25 Mar 2019 151,351 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 148,632 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play hub bearings (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 1 Mar 2018 148,624 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play hub bearings (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings out rigger (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings out rigger (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working sidelight (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings centre////// out rigger (6.1.B.2)

Rear position lamp(s) not working fog light (1.1.A.3b)

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play hub bearings (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 144,205 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 144,204 miles

Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outrigger (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 138,821 miles

brake pedal travel excessive

Fail 15 Jan 2016 138,746 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outrigger (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outrigger (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure pin missing (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis (6.1.B.2)

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

brake pedal travel excessive

Pass 26 Mar 2015 136,202 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 136,199 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) inappropriately repaired (3.5.1n)

nearside front hub appears to be leaking

Fail 6 Mar 2015 136,192 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Fail 9 Jan 2014 128,542 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

battery tray corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2014 128,542 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

battery tray corroded

Pass 24 May 2012 123,154 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Rear Brake pad(s) repaired, but not inappropriately (3.5.1n)

Pass 18 May 2011 118,381 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 109,424 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 109,206 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 102,743 miles

front discs worn

offside rear tyre distorted and on the limit

rear propshaft uj worn out

slight fraying of both front seat belts

Pass 8 May 2008 94,438 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 86,116 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 79,609 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 79,594 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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L529 RCL is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 L529 RCL, 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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L529 RCL is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 January 1994.

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