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L876 AAD

1994 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

217,283 mi
Last recorded217,283 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL876 AAD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 217,283 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 10 Nov 2025 217,280 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Spring turret holed . (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis corroded adjacent to A frame mounting . (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer . (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Nov 2024 215,815 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2024 215,801 miles

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn front u/j (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 211,295 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting repair covered in underseal (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area covered in excessive amount of underseal (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 209,913 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2021 209,906 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Vehicle Identification Number not displayed (0.2 (a))

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Apr 2014 188,919 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 188,919 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 180,956 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 178,341 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 176,539 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 174,046 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2010 174,039 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 171,886 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

nearside front wheel bearing has slight noise but no play or roughness found

nearside rear wheel bearing has slight noise but no roughness or play found

offside front swivel joint slight pitting an d greese seepage

very slight play starting draglink arm from steering box

Fail 21 Apr 2009 171,886 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

nearside front wheel bearing has slight noise but no play or roughness found

nearside rear wheel bearing has slight noise but no roughness or play found

offside front swivel joint slight pitting an d greese seepage

very slight play starting draglink arm from steering box

Pass 13 May 2008 170,571 miles

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

slight pitting on off side front swivel ball

Pass 1 May 2007 169,077 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 166,091 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2005 163,946 miles

drop arm ball joint rubber insecure

front propshaft to transfer box bolts loose

nearside front drag link ball joint rubber perished

offside front seat belt marked

offside front swivel starting to pitt

track rod touching gaurd

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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L876 AAD is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 L876 AAD, 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 L876 AAD registered?

L876 AAD is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 January 1994.

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