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L81 FBV

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,240 mi
Last recorded120,240 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL81 FBV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 120,240 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2026 120,241 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 28 May 2025 119,999 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 16 Apr 2025 119,995 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2022 119,993 miles

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

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 119,433 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides rear across the axle (1.1.11 (c))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front slight oil leak from hub

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

Nearside Rear drive flange worn

Offside Rear door check strap bracket deteriorated

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive central cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Jul 2021 119,433 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury step (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides rear across the axle (1.1.11 (c))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2020 117,384 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured all four (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Jun 2020 117,384 miles

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

Nearside Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock tower (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively not doing a full stroke over windscreen (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Towbar is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 116,549 miles

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

Front Oil leak front diff

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front hubs oil leak both sides

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

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

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

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

Oil leak engine

Oil leak rear diff

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 21 Jun 2017 116,549 miles

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

Front Oil leak front diff

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front hubs oil leak both sides

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

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

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

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

Oil leak engine

Oil leak rear diff

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Apr 2016 114,749 miles

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

offside rear step corroded

oil leak

Pass 27 Feb 2015 113,385 miles

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

Oil leak

exhaust carroded

Fail 27 Feb 2015 113,385 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Prop-shaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing

carrotion under drivers seat but not in the perscribed aera

exhaust carroded

Pass 3 Mar 2014 110,881 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 106,407 miles

Front position lamps dull

Offside front floor pan corroded but outside perscribed areas.

Fail 17 Jan 2013 106,407 miles

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

Front position lamps dull

Offside front floor pan corroded but outside perscribed areas.

Pass 5 Apr 2012 104,439 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 103,570 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 103,570 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 96,497 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 94,024 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 87,918 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 81,964 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 75,782 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 69,132 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2006 69,132 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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L81 FBV is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L81 FBV, 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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L81 FBV is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 February 1994.

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