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L888 MRS

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

162,652 mi
Last recorded162,652 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL888 MRS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2026 162,652 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component box (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

both front hubs slight weep [oil]

chassis starting to corrode and has had major repairs and been undersealed

rear axle starting to corrode

Pass 29 Aug 2025 161,566 miles

Front BOTH FRT SWIVELS SLIGHT LEAK

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

UNDERBODY CORROSION

Pass 29 Aug 2024 161,252 miles

Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering box drop arm ball joint slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

front hub seals has slight leak

lower steering column u/j has rust coming out

Pass 21 Sep 2023 160,841 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering box drop arm joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

n/s front hub seal has slight leak

Fail 15 Sep 2023 160,839 miles

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt axle a arm ball joint boot (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering box drop arm joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

n/s front hub seal has slight leak

Pass 21 Sep 2022 160,413 miles

GENERAL CHASSIS CORROSION

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

Oil leak, but not excessive G/BOX (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn BUSHINGS CRAKING (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 159,935 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 159,530 miles

oil leaks

Pass 30 Jul 2019 159,086 miles

Nearside Front hub seal has slight oil leak

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

Fail 29 Jul 2019 159,086 miles

Nearside 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 Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shocka mount on axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside 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))

Nearside Front hub seal has slight oil leak

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 158,636 miles

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 158,593 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box drop arm seal (2.3.3b)

n/s front hub seal has slight leak

Fail 7 Aug 2017 158,592 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box drop arm seal (2.3.3b)

n/s front hub seal has slight leak

Pass 9 Aug 2016 157,963 miles

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

brake efficency not very good

fuel cap cover missing

Fail 9 Aug 2016 157,963 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

brake efficency not very good

fuel cap cover missing

Pass 9 Jul 2015 157,942 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 157,930 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust corroded and blowing

Pass 26 Feb 2014 157,240 miles

Near side front swivel housing leaking oil/grease

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

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 156,838 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 150,131 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 150,055 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Cromes leaking and rusty

Trailer 7 pin plug inscure

Pass 1 Apr 2011 141,198 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 141,198 miles

Centre Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

clutch pedal rubber missing

offside rear bump stop detaching from chassis

Pass 17 Mar 2010 133,363 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 126,790 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 118,792 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 108,375 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 100,130 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2006 100,119 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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L888 MRS is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 L888 MRS, 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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L888 MRS is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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