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L785 MJB

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

149,145 mi
Last recorded149,145 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL785 MJB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2026 149,145 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2025 148,622 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 148,026 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 147,138 miles

Nearside Front Floor pan corroded

Offside Front Floor pan corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2022 146,482 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 145,917 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 145,552 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2019 145,049 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2018 144,074 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front trailing arms (c-arms) front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine bay bulk head corroded through on n/s and on o/s but not meeting any fail criteria.

Pass 11 Sep 2017 142,834 miles

Offside Front Tyre perished on sidewall,but not excessive enough to fail

Pass 19 Sep 2016 142,006 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 140,820 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 139,344 miles

Centre Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 137,583 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 136,015 miles

offside front hub seal leaking oil

Fail 17 Sep 2012 136,014 miles

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

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

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

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

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

offside front hub seal leaking oil

Pass 15 Sep 2011 134,010 miles

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

front brake pipes touch coil springs on full lock

rear chassis has surface rust

Pass 9 Sep 2010 132,171 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 130,246 miles

Centre Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Centre Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Centre Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 127,918 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 125,974 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2006 123,630 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 123,630 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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L785 MJB is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 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 L785 MJB, 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 L785 MJB registered?

L785 MJB is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 June 1994.

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