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L868 TWV

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

180,201 mi
Last recorded180,201 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL868 TWV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 180,201 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2026 180,178 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2025 175,007 miles
Fail 28 May 2025 174,943 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outrigger. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 31 May 2024 169,196 miles

Exhaust mounting defective x2 (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2023 168,289 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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2021 167,886 miles

Exhaust mounting defective both center mounts split but still secure exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis leg in front of bulkhead outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bulkhead outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2021 167,863 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Obscured by wiper blade (0.1 (d))

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

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

Prop shaft joint excessively worn Rear prop rear UJ (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts Chassis loom (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective Both centre mounts split (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis leg near outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Bump stop missing

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Bulkhead outrigger holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Dumb iron (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 167,666 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front outrigger holed

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

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

chassis holed nsf wheel arch area

Fail 20 Mar 2020 167,649 miles

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

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front outrigger holed

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

Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

chassis holed nsf wheel arch area

Pass 25 Feb 2019 167,422 miles

Offside Front Outrigger corroded

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

Fail 12 Feb 2019 167,422 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust noisy Rear section missing (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outrigger corroded

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

Pass 13 Feb 2018 167,250 miles

Ball joint has slight play O/S/F Drag Link (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear Silencer (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Fail 13 Feb 2018 167,249 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Ball joint has slight play O/S/F Drag Link (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear Silencer (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 166,465 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arm to chassis bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arm to chassis bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arm to chassis bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front bulkhead outrigger corroded

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arm to chassis bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp slightly discoloured lens faided (1.2.1e)

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

Rear A frame ball joint boot in poor condition

all metal brake pipes have surface corrosion

both door mirrors not tight on securing point

hazard warning lamps only have an audible tell tail

various transmission fluid leaks

windscreen washers not hit screen in best area

Fail 6 Feb 2017 116,140 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arm to chassis bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arm to chassis bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arm to chassis bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front bulkhead outrigger corroded

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

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arm to chassis bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp slightly discoloured lens faided (1.2.1e)

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

Rear A frame ball joint boot in poor condition

all metal brake pipes have surface corrosion

both door mirrors not tight on securing point

hazard warning lamps only have an audible tell tail

various transmission fluid leaks

windscreen washers not hit screen in best area

Pass 4 Feb 2016 164,131 miles

Front stabiliser arm bushes starting to deteriorate.

Rear panhard rod/stabiliser arm bushes starting to deteriorate.

Slight play in steering idler arm ball joint.

Fail 4 Feb 2016 164,131 miles

Front stabiliser arm bushes starting to deteriorate.

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear panhard rod/stabiliser arm bushes starting to deteriorate.

Slight play in steering idler arm ball joint.

Pass 29 Jan 2015 161,032 miles

Fuel tank very slightly damp

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

O/S swivel joint housing leaking

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Steering box drop arm ball joint has slight play

Fail 29 Jan 2015 161,032 miles

Fuel tank very slightly damp

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

O/S swivel joint housing leaking

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Steering box drop arm ball joint has slight play

Pass 7 Feb 2014 156,757 miles

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

Rear cross member corroded

Fail 7 Feb 2014 156,757 miles

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

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

Rear cross member corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2013 148,008 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear cross member slightly corroded

Fail 28 Jan 2013 148,008 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear cross member slightly corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2012 142,394 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 141,201 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 139,939 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 139,939 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 138,301 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 132,986 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 126,908 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

rear indicator lenses showing white light

Pass 10 Feb 2006 119,188 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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L868 TWV is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 L868 TWV, 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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L868 TWV is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 January 1994.

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