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L721 JAW

1994 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

196,659 mi
Last recorded196,659 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL721 JAW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 196,659 miles

Nearside Front Floor corroded

Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Floor corroded

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2024 191,917 miles

Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 18 Sep 2024 191,917 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Power steering component leaking Box (2.1.5 (a))

Inner Steering component casing retaining devices dangerously loose Column joint (2.1.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 187,854 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2022 184,116 miles

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 5 Sep 2022 184,115 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 173,305 miles

Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Steering damper bush worn

Pass 11 Sep 2020 162,496 miles

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2020 162,496 miles

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2019 159,105 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 12 Jan 2019 159,105 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 154,356 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2016 150,523 miles

Central Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear cross member badly corroded out side presribe areas (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2015 144,957 miles

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2014 137,286 miles

Nearside Outer Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Outer Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

corrosion to rear crossmember that is not in a presribed area

Pass 19 Feb 2013 132,574 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 127,954 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 123,590 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 113,402 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 113,402 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Jan 2009 102,302 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 102,302 miles

Offside Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 94,068 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside rear bump stop missing

Fail 10 Jan 2008 94,068 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

nearside rear bump stop missing

Fail 24 Jan 2007 85,256 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2007 85,256 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2006 82,869 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 1 Feb 2006 82,869 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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L721 JAW is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 L721 JAW, 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 L721 JAW registered?

L721 JAW is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 January 1994.

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The MOT history for L721 JAW shows 28 tests with a 67.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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