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L784 JOX

1994 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

106,105 mi
Last recorded106,105 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL784 JOX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 106,105 miles

Brake servo damaged but function not impaired Small split next to master cylinder mounting (1.1.3 (e))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Ball joint on steering box arm has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 106,054 miles

All tyres over ten years old 2011

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Drop arm on steering box ball joint boot (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Drop arm on steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Wipers slow to operate

Pass 31 Oct 2023 106,046 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 105,599 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 105,349 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 104,788 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 104,785 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2018 104,037 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 May 2017 103,645 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 May 2016 103,087 miles

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

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

Fail 17 May 2016 103,087 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2015 102,741 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 102,528 miles

nearside front sidelight slightly dull

nearside rear shocker has slight oil leak

Pass 15 May 2013 101,324 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 101,323 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Centre Front Steering component deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Centre Rear Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Advise play in front diff plus rear diff as oil leak.

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 May 2012 100,126 miles

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

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

nearside front swivel has slight leak of oil

Pass 12 May 2011 97,941 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

both front tyres has sidewalls badly cracked

offside rear tyre has cracks to inner sidewall

Fail 9 May 2011 97,927 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Oil leak

both front tyres has sidewalls badly cracked

offside rear tyre has cracks to inner sidewall

Pass 26 May 2010 92,244 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 92,244 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 30 May 2009 88,800 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 84,930 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 84,785 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 May 2007 75,686 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 May 2006 66,732 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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L784 JOX is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L784 JOX, 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 L784 JOX registered?

L784 JOX is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 February 1994.

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