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L751 AFP

1994 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests36 (21 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

94,972 mi
Last recorded94,972 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL751 AFP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 15 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 94,972 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2026 94,972 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2025 92,455 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2025 92,455 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2025 92,446 miles

Offside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop Arm Ball joint Dust Cover (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Drop Arm Ball Joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected suspension outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 89,663 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Coil spring corroded All Coil Springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Sliding Joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Drop Arm Ball Joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2024 89,663 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened Shock absorber turret (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Coil spring corroded All Coil Springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Sliding Joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Drop Arm Ball Joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 87,923 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front oil leak on axle swivel advise attention

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil + play in shaft advise replacement (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive hub seal advise attention (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear bump stops missing

Fail 6 Jun 2023 87,923 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front oil leak on axle swivel advise attention

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil + play in shaft advise replacement (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive hub seal advise attention (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear bump stops missing

Pass 9 Jun 2022 85,995 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Drag link end slightly misaligned drop arm (2.1.3 (e))

Offside Rear oil leak from drive shaft

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering damper + bush worn (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear arms front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear bump stops missing

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

oil leaks from from front axle swivels

Fail 9 Jun 2022 85,995 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Drag link end slightly misaligned drop arm (2.1.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear oil leak from drive shaft

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering damper + bush worn (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear arms front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear bump stops missing

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

oil leaks from from front axle swivels

Pass 24 Jun 2021 84,042 miles

Nearside Front steering hub swivel leaking

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear bump stops missing

steering damper leaking

Fail 23 Jun 2021 84,024 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front steering hub swivel leaking

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear bump stops missing

steering damper leaking

Pass 18 Jun 2020 81,620 miles

Nearside Front hob swivel leaking

Rear bomp stops missing

steering damper slight misting of oil

Pass 6 Jun 2019 79,970 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear bump stops missing

Pass 4 Jun 2018 78,820 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 77,620 miles

Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Drop arm (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 76,480 miles

N/S swivel play on limit and slight leak

Pass 9 Jun 2015 75,427 miles

Rear bump stops loose

Fail 1 Jun 2015 75,427 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear bump stops loose

Fail 3 Jun 2014 73,975 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s + n/s rear out riggers corroded

o/s door strap corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2014 73,975 miles

o/s + n/s rear out riggers corroded

o/s door strap corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2013 72,846 miles

center body mounts corroded

stearing swivel leaking

Fail 10 Apr 2013 72,846 miles

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

center body mounts corroded

stearing swivel leaking

Pass 18 Apr 2012 70,525 miles

centre body mounts corroded

slight blow on exhaust

slight play in drop arm ball joint

slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 13 Apr 2011 67,984 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 67,846 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

n/s + o/s rear floor outriggers + body mounts behind seats corroded

o/s seat belt damaged,

slight play in drop arm drag link + gaiter split

steering box leaking

Pass 8 Apr 2010 64,943 miles

drop arm ball joint gaiter split & slight play

front to rear brake pipes corroded

number plate lamp dim

o/s/f tyre low on tread

rear chassis outriggers corroded

slight play in n/s drag link

steering box leaking

Fail 8 Apr 2010 64,943 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

drop arm ball joint gaiter split & slight play

front to rear brake pipes corroded

number plate lamp dim

o/s/f tyre low on tread

rear chassis outriggers corroded

slight play in n/s drag link

steering box leaking

Pass 8 Apr 2009 61,081 miles

front to rear brake pipe corroded

parking brake low reserve travel

Fail 8 Apr 2009 61,081 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

front to rear brake pipe corroded

parking brake low reserve travel

Pass 18 Apr 2008 57,918 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 57,868 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front to rear brake pipes corroded

fuel tank damp

play in o/s/r shock absorber

Pass 16 Apr 2007 54,460 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 54,460 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

DIESEL TANK DAMP

N/S/F AND O/S/F STEEL BRAKE PIPES SLIGHT CORROSION

Pass 11 Apr 2006 51,834 miles

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

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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L751 AFP is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 L751 AFP, 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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L751 AFP is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 January 1994.

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