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L55 MUD

1994 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests34 (20 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

203,844 mi
Last recorded203,844 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL55 MUD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 14 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 203,844 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2025 199,754 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2024 198,412 miles

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

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier and corroded (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 197,988 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 196,844 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 22 Dec 2021 196,833 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn Rear uj (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft badly damaged and leaking (6.1.7 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt By steering box (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Front Steering box has excessive movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 193,124 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2020 193,116 miles

Power steering component leaking steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Towbar is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached rear cross member (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 May 2019 191,786 miles

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

Nearside Rear hub seal leaking

Oil leak, but not excessive engine & gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 May 2019 191,780 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Steering box drop arm likely to become detached (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear hub seal leaking

Oil leak, but not excessive engine & gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2018 188,033 miles

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

Power steering belt loose

viscus fan not working

Fail 17 May 2018 188,033 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement hockey stick bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (hockey stick bushes) (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Power steering belt loose

viscus fan not working

Pass 24 May 2017 184,320 miles

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

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

Fail 19 May 2017 184,318 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 23 May 2016 179,845 miles

Centre Rear pinion oil seal leaking slightly

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded flexi hose / caliper (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 16 May 2016 179,845 miles

Centre Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front & rear hockey stick bush's (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front & rear hockey stick bush's (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Centre Rear pinion oil seal leaking slightly

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded flexi hose / caliper (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 176,288 miles

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

battery box holed

bulk head damaged offside

drivers seat belt buckle damaged

nearside front outrigger corroded

passenger seatbelt buckle damaged

Fail 5 Jun 2015 176,288 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

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

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

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

battery box holed

bulk head damaged offside

drivers seat belt buckle damaged

nearside front outrigger corroded

passenger seatbelt buckle damaged

Pass 29 May 2014 171,224 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 171,224 miles

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

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 May 2013 166,366 miles

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

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

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

rear pinion oil seal leaking slightly

Fail 30 Apr 2013 166,366 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

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

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

Offside Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

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

rear pinion oil seal leaking slightly

Pass 17 May 2012 160,281 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 160,281 miles

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

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

Rear Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 13 May 2011 154,552 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 154,552 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jun 2010 149,945 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 149,886 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 149,886 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jun 2008 149,813 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 149,387 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 149,387 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear reflector insecure (1.5.1a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

NOTE; BOTH FRONT STEERING/AXLE SWIVELS SLIGHT OIL/GREASE LEAK....

NOTE; TWO NUTS/BOLTS MISSING FROM FRONT PROPSHAFT.ONE ON EACH JOINT....

Pass 20 May 2006 148,835 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 148,835 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

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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L55 MUD 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 58.8%.

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 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 L55 MUD, 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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L55 MUD is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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