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L825 JSH

1994 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

102,723 mi
Last recorded102,723 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL825 JSH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 102,723 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel Near to permitted max (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2026 102,716 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded X axle (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel Near to permitted max (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 100,290 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2024 100,280 miles

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt X-rod (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt X-rod (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2023 98,118 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 Jan 2023 98,109 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2021 97,293 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play Upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Front shaft rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2020 96,090 miles

Rear Suspension component ball joint has slight play Axle stabiliser (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 94,576 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2019 94,554 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Feb 2018 93,562 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 92,061 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 84,955 miles

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

all 4 tyres are cracking

Pass 10 Feb 2014 83,565 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 81,918 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 81,918 miles

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

Steering arm deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2007 78,244 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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L825 JSH is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 L825 JSH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L825 JSH registered?

L825 JSH is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 March 1994.

Is L825 JSH safe to buy?

The MOT history for L825 JSH shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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