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L629 REJ

1994 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,434 mi
Last recorded141,434 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2025
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL629 REJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2025 141,434 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Fail 19 Feb 2025 141,423 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn panjo arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn panjo arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush starting to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush starting to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2024 141,172 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2024 141,169 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 137,796 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2020 135,041 miles

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

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

steering box slightly leaking

Fail 14 Dec 2020 134,971 miles

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

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

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

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

steering box slightly leaking

Pass 13 Dec 2019 132,795 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2018 130,334 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 129,191 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 123,209 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 118,931 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 115,428 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 112,280 miles

weldin repairs done to chassis/out rigers

Pass 5 Oct 2011 118,560 miles

both rear bump stops missing

o/s/r brake discs pitted

rear pinon diff seal leaking

Fail 27 Sep 2011 110,550 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

both rear bump stops missing

o/s/r brake discs pitted

rear pinon diff seal leaking

Pass 1 Oct 2010 109,452 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 109,451 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 106,772 miles

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

engine oil leak

front and rear coil springs rusty and corroded

rear differential oil seal leaking slightly

small leak from steering box

Pass 1 Oct 2008 105,247 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2008 105,247 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2007 95,310 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 95,310 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Feb 2007 208,262 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 208,262 miles

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

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2006 192,987 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 192,987 miles

Offside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

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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L629 REJ is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L629 REJ, 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 L629 REJ registered?

L629 REJ is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 January 1994.

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