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L553 COD

1994 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

123,215 mi
Last recorded123,215 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL553 COD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 123,215 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2025 121,595 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

bonnet frame corroded

rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2024 120,005 miles

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

rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2023 118,548 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 117,122 miles

slight play offside front swivel hub

Pass 21 Aug 2020 115,039 miles

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

both front upper suspension turrets slightly corroded

driver seat belt slightly damaged

slight play offside front swivel bearings

Pass 20 Aug 2019 113,347 miles

bonnet frame and lower door frames corroded

both front upper suspension turrets corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2018 111,882 miles

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

bonnet frame corroded

both front suspension turrets corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2017 110,744 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded steel pipe from flexible hose to brake caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Side repeater has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Oil leak ()

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s lower spring mounts (2.4.A.3)

all coil springs corroding

n/s front outrigger corroded

Fail 8 Aug 2017 110,735 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle section (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded steel pipe from flexible hose to brake caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded steel pipe leading to flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded steel pipe from flexible hose to brake caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded steel pipe leading to flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded steel pipe from flexible hose to brake caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded steel pipe from flexible hose to brake caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Side repeater has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Oil leak ()

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s lower spring mounts (2.4.A.3)

all coil springs corroding

n/s front outrigger corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2015 109,888 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

air filter insecre

Pass 20 Dec 2013 107,652 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2013 107,652 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2012 106,089 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 20 Dec 2012 106,088 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 8 Dec 2011 103,708 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 100,741 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2010 100,792 miles

Centre rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009 97,573 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Propshaft component defective

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 93,195 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 88,846 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2006 85,359 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Propshaft component defective

Pass 26 Aug 2005 80,087 miles

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

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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L553 COD 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 82.6%.

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 L553 COD, 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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L553 COD is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 May 1994.

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