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L650 JCY

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests34 (21 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate61.8%

Mileage

179,845 mi
Last recorded179,845 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL650 JCY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 13 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 179,845 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2026 179,842 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier battery tray corroded and holed (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2025 179,143 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2025 179,143 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2024 178,405 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2024 178,403 miles

Nearside Front Body mounting fixings insecure (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Floor in such a condition it is likely to cause load insecurity or instability (6.2.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Jul 2023 177,547 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Jun 2023 177,546 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 176,957 miles

Offside Front Footwell corroded

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Jun 2022 176,957 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Footwell corroded

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 175,140 miles

Nearside Front Bulkhead corroded

Offside Front Bulkhead corroded

Fail 1 Mar 2021 175,140 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt X2 (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Body mounting fixings insecure Corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod 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 Bulkhead corroded

Offside Front Bulkhead corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2020 173,819 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt x2 (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 172,650 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 171,901 miles

Front wipers split but clearing the screen

Nearside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Nearside Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive steering dampener on the other side of the cross member (2.2.C.1h) (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front brake hose mounting bracket corroded

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Fail 15 Feb 2018 171,901 miles

Front wipers split but clearing the screen

Nearside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Nearside Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive steering dampener on the other side of the cross member (2.2.C.1h) (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front brake hose mounting bracket corroded

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 168,676 miles

Nearside Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive steering dampener on the other side of the cross member (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed door very corroded and out of shape (6.2.B.2)

Fail 27 Mar 2017 168,676 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive steering dampener on the other side of the cross member (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed door very corroded and out of shape (6.2.B.2)

Offside Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 166,647 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive steering damper mount area (2.2.C.1h)

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm attachment bracket/mounting worn but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

play in rear prop shaft uj

Fail 15 Mar 2016 166,647 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded steering box area on top of chassis at the front and the underneath behind steering box (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive steering damper mount area (2.2.C.1h)

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm attachment bracket/mounting worn but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

play in rear prop shaft uj

Pass 25 Mar 2015 164,552 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 24 Mar 2015 164,552 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 163,100 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2014 163,085 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 161,110 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 159,022 miles

corrosion on battery box

o/s fuel tank bracket corroded

Fail 22 Mar 2012 159,007 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

corrosion on battery box

o/s fuel tank bracket corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2011 157,553 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2011 157,534 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 150,250 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 140,401 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 130,571 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 121,783 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 114,311 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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L650 JCY is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.8%.

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 L650 JCY, 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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L650 JCY is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 March 1994.

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