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L614 NAO

1994 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

110,460 mi
Last recorded110,460 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL614 NAO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 110,460 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2025 110,446 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2024 108,017 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2024 108,007 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis Leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis Leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 101,012 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2023 101,008 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis Leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2022 95,324 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2022 95,289 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Offside rear chassis trailing arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 90,854 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 15 Dec 2021 90,824 miles

Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Both rear cab mounts holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Steering system fouling Lower column fouling air pipe (2.1.4 (a))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Nearside chassis near rear arm mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Offside chassis near front arm rear mount in several places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 86,161 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 79,894 miles

Nearside Front Flexi brake hose close to lower arm

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Around bump stop (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Flexi brake hose close to lower arm

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Around bump stop (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 73,955 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Flexible brake hose fouling on trailing arm

Offside Front Flexible brake hose fouling on trailing arm

Fail 12 Jun 2018 73,943 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Trailing arm to chassis (front)marked with silver paint (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength Trailing arm to chassis (rear) marked with silver paint (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Flexible brake hose fouling on trailing arm

Offside Front Flexible brake hose fouling on trailing arm

Pass 15 Jun 2017 69,408 miles

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 64,547 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 17 Jun 2015 59,622 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jun 2014 54,533 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2013 46,621 miles

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

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 177,452 miles

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 137,725 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 131,672 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 131,672 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 125,149 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 125,149 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 117,485 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 112,028 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 112,028 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2006 109,978 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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L614 NAO is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 L614 NAO, 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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What year was L614 NAO registered?

L614 NAO is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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