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L912 FSE

1994 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

264,211 mi
Last recorded264,211 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL912 FSE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 264,211 miles

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

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 259,786 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2024 255,819 miles

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Swivel hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Jan 2024 255,817 miles

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Driver's door pillar deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Body panel slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Swivel hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2023 251,207 miles

Front bulkhead corroded

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Inner sill corroded

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2022 245,972 miles

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

Front bulk head corroded

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2021 238,569 miles

Front Bulkhead corroded

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2020 230,149 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Bulk head (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 221,450 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 213,106 miles

2 rear hub oil seals slight leak

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 19 Jun 2017 207,481 miles

2 rear hub oil seals slightly leaking

4 coil springs coroded

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

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

oil leak

Pass 18 Jun 2016 198,427 miles

4 coil spring coroded

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Floor coroded

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Steering box slight leak

Pass 6 Jun 2015 186,691 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

n/s/f and o/s/f hub oil seal has slight leak

Pass 5 Jun 2014 176,713 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/f hub oil seal slight leak

Pass 6 Jun 2013 167,926 miles

Oil leak

front diff leaking oil

Pass 23 Jun 2012 157,549 miles

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine oil leak

gearbox oil leak

n/s/f hub oil seal has slight oil leak

o/s/f hub oil seal has slight oil leak

Pass 23 Jun 2011 145,162 miles

2 front hubs leaking oil

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

Oil leak

front diff leaking oil

rear discs rough

Fail 23 Jun 2011 145,162 miles

2 front hubs leaking oil

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

front diff leaking oil

rear discs rough

Pass 26 Jun 2010 133,341 miles

2 front hubs leaking oil

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

front and rear diffs leaking oil

gear box leaking oil

steering damper top bush little bit play

transfer box leaking oil

Fail 26 Jun 2010 133,341 miles

transfer box leaking oil

2 front hubs leaking oil

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

front and rear diffs leaking oil

gear box leaking oil

steering damper top bush little bit play

Pass 30 Jun 2009 121,584 miles

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

gear box oil leak

Fail 27 Jun 2009 121,584 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

gear box oil leak

spare wheel loose

transfer box leaking oil

Pass 1 Jul 2008 110,381 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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L912 FSE is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 L912 FSE, 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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L912 FSE is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 January 1994.

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