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L911 MJO

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

128,883 mi
Last recorded128,883 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL911 MJO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 128,883 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2025 128,665 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 128,459 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 128,313 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 128,122 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 127,975 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2020 127,620 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 127,315 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 127,010 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Feb 2017 126,594 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Feb 2016 125,829 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 16 Feb 2016 125,829 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 124,919 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2015 124,919 miles

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

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 124,386 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Mar 2013 123,838 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2013 123,820 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 123,408 miles

all brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2011 122,571 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2011 122,569 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

oil leaking from PAS box

oil leaking from engine

oil leaking from gearbox

oil leaking from rear diff

Pass 22 Mar 2010 122,184 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 121,990 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 118,377 miles

wipers small split

Pass 24 Mar 2007 108,614 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2006 99,933 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 99,933 miles

Inner Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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L911 MJO is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 L911 MJO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L911 MJO registered?

L911 MJO is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 June 1994.

Is L911 MJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for L911 MJO shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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