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L873 MCJ

1994 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

167,247 mi
Last recorded167,247 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL873 MCJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 167,247 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear axle A frame n/s bush/pin worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear chassis at cross beam corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 20 May 2026 167,247 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear axle A frame n/s bush/pin worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear chassis at cross beam corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 May 2025 166,338 miles

Nearside Rear Light lens discoloured

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 13 May 2024 163,997 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens deteriorated

Nearside Rear stop/tail light lens deteriorated

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

Pass 19 May 2023 162,798 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Rear stop/tail light lens deteriorated

Pass 4 Apr 2022 161,428 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Central Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear stop/tail light lens deteriorated

Pass 6 Apr 2021 159,399 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2020 155,137 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2020 155,134 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2018 151,433 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Dec 2018 151,432 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 149,270 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2017 149,270 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Oct 2016 147,031 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 144,311 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 140,439 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 135,343 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 130,775 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 126,022 miles

slight play in o/s/front track rod end. also front propshaft u/j excess play.

Pass 9 Apr 2010 120,810 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2009 115,822 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 110,685 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2008 110,680 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 22 Jun 2006 101,927 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 22 Jun 2006 101,927 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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L873 MCJ is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 L873 MCJ, 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 L873 MCJ registered?

L873 MCJ is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 1994.

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