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L856 JVH

1994 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

121,352 mi
Last recorded121,352 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL856 JVH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 121,352 miles

Central Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear axle ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Offside Front bump stop missing

Pass 11 Apr 2025 119,393 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 118,444 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2024 118,444 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged rotten (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jan 2023 118,404 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 118,296 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 118,263 miles

Several oil leaks on underside

Wheel bearing has slight play All four wheel bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2021 118,263 miles

Offside Front Seat belt installation causes a lap belt to be incorrectly positioned across the occupant Twisted (10.1 (u))

Several oil leaks on underside

Wheel bearing has slight play All four wheel bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2020 118,221 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 118,116 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 117,983 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 117,794 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 117,495 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2015 117,101 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 116,743 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2013 116,314 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

center exh and rear exh box poor

n/s/f and o/s/f floor pan poor

Pass 7 Jan 2012 115,285 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 15 Jan 2011 114,208 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 113,598 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 2 Jan 2009 112,464 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 12 Jan 2008 111,515 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 13 Jan 2007 110,410 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2006 109,239 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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L856 JVH is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Grey 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 L856 JVH, 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 L856 JVH registered?

L856 JVH is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 March 1994.

Is L856 JVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for L856 JVH shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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