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L897 CCN

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

92,160 mi
Last recorded92,160 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL897 CCN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 92,160 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2025 92,134 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play arm locknuts insecure (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings steering box arm insecure (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported bulkhead (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported chaffing on inner wing (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 87,822 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2023 85,852 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 82,600 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 80,625 miles

Exhaust mounting defective exhaust rubber missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 3 Sep 2021 80,625 miles

Exhaust mounting defective exhaust rubber missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear reflector missing o/s and n/s (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 80,591 miles

Offside & Nearside chassis rail coated in underseal

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres perishing slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Sep 2020 80,591 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Corroded inside roll bar bracket (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Corroded inside roll bar bracket (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres perishing slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2018 70,720 miles

Nearside Front floor / inner flitch

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak ()

both chassis rails slightly corroded

rear axle leaking

Fail 19 Apr 2018 70,716 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded centre chassis rail in several places (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor / inner flitch (3.3.A.2)

Nearside Front floor / inner flitch

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak ()

both chassis rails slightly corroded

rear axle leaking

Pass 12 Apr 2017 66,962 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 78,360 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings centre chassis near mounting joint (6.1.B.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 66,899 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 66,883 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2015 57,799 miles

nearside rear brake pads on limit

Pass 24 Feb 2014 53,433 miles

Oil leak

front offside hockeystick bushes

front outrigger body mountings slight corrosion

Fail 24 Feb 2014 53,433 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

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

front offside hockeystick bushes

front outrigger body mountings slight corrosion

Pass 18 Feb 2013 44,374 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 31,539 miles

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

nearside rear halfshaft seal leaking

Fail 25 Feb 2011 20,129 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear discs corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2011 20,129 miles

rear discs corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2010 7,940 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2009 3,478 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 3,478 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 2,152 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2008 2,151 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Jan 2007 100,006 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 99,985 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 99,985 miles

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

rear chassis corroded and holed outside prescribed area

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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L897 CCN is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 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 L897 CCN, 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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L897 CCN is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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