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L764 SCL

1994 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc

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Valid

Expires16 Mar 2027

Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)

Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

119,169 mi

Last recorded119,169 miles

Recorded on3 Mar 2026

Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL764 SCL

MakeLand Rover

ModelDefender

Year1994

ColourWhite

Fuel typeDiesel

Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail

Pass 3 Mar 2026 119,169 miles

Pass 4 Mar 2025 119,065 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2024 118,908 miles

Pass 2 Mar 2023 118,753 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2022 118,594 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2022 118,593 miles

Offside Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 6 Mar 2020 118,584 miles

Central Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside chassis area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting nearside rear /offside top chassis areas (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Central Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear step damaged

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside battery box corroded

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 116,070 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 113,536 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Fail 6 Mar 2018 113,535 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded tie arm area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Upper Ball joint has excessive play drop arm ball joint (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 110,572 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2017 110,572 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 107,545 miles

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

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

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

Offside Front bumper corroded

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Fail 22 Feb 2016 107,545 miles

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis areas (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front bumper corroded

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Rear Prop UJ joint has slight play

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

Pass 12 Feb 2015 102,738 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear lower spring mount plates corroded

Fail 11 Feb 2015 102,738 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 98,648 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Feb 2014 98,648 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 95,406 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Feb 2013 95,406 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 91,723 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Steering damper damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

nearside front and offside front outriggers slight corrosion

Fail 10 Feb 2012 91,723 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Steering damper damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

nearside front and offside front outriggers slight corrosion

Pass 22 Feb 2011 88,752 miles

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

Propshaft component defective

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

worn front uj

Fail 24 Feb 2010 84,336 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front asnd rear registration plates slightly deteriorated

Pass 24 Feb 2010 84,336 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front asnd rear registration plates slightly deteriorated

Pass 23 Feb 2009 79,883 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Feb 2009 79,883 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Feb 2008 75,048 miles

Fail 7 Feb 2008 75,048 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2007 70,515 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Feb 2007 70,515 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2006 66,523 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

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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L764 SCL is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

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 L764 SCL, 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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L764 SCL is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 March 1994.

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