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L836 NWU

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

86,847 mi
Last recorded86,847 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL836 NWU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 86,847 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear seats

Pass 24 Jul 2025 85,770 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2025 85,770 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2024 84,490 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 83,029 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 81,982 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2022 81,978 miles

Offside Front Axle deformed and unserviceable (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Aug 2021 80,805 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2021 80,805 miles

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

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jul 2019 79,746 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

slight leak from n.s.f swivel housing

Fail 10 Jul 2019 79,746 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

slight leak from n.s.f swivel housing

Pass 27 Jun 2018 78,538 miles

both swivel housings weeping slightly

Pass 29 Jun 2017 77,168 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 76,338 miles

Nearside Front slight oil leak

Pass 29 Jun 2015 75,645 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 75,645 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 74,972 miles

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

fuel tank corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2013 73,828 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 26 Jun 2013 73,828 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 72,727 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 71,081 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 69,687 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 68,370 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 68,323 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 66,518 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 64,939 miles

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

s/t/g damper bush slight wear

Pass 3 Jul 2006 63,625 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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L836 NWU 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 74.1%.

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 L836 NWU, 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 L836 NWU registered?

L836 NWU is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 January 1994.

Is L836 NWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for L836 NWU shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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