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L796 JTF

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests34 (22 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

68,047 mi
Last recorded68,047 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL796 JTF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

22 pass 12 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 68,047 miles
Pass 30 May 2025 67,968 miles
Fail 26 May 2025 67,968 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 30 May 2024 67,848 miles
Fail 6 May 2024 67,847 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting top of out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety petrol (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 May 2023 67,731 miles
Fail 8 May 2023 67,731 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 May 2022 67,626 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 66,874 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CENTRE EXHAUST SILENCER (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT DISCS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2020 66,334 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2020 66,334 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 66,066 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2019 66,066 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 65,825 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 65,825 miles

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

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 65,246 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and close (6.2.B.2)

Fail 6 Jul 2017 65,264 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and close (6.2.B.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 64,872 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 64,340 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 63,921 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 62,995 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 62,995 miles

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

Towbar component excessively corroded (6.6.1)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 62,515 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 62,515 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 61,696 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 61,245 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 60,426 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 60,426 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 59,196 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2008 59,196 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2007 56,674 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2006 52,737 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Nov 2006 52,737 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2006 51,266 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear brake pads getting low

slight dampness or oil around engine&gearbox area

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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L796 JTF is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 L796 JTF, 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 L796 JTF registered?

L796 JTF is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 April 1994.

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