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L926 RTU

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

57,965 mi
Last recorded57,965 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL926 RTU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2026 57,965 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2026 57,965 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2025 57,340 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 55,853 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2023 54,613 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play Forward arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 52,969 miles

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Forward arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2021 51,831 miles

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Forward arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 51,222 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 50,685 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2019 50,685 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 49,565 miles

Central Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Axle ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Shock (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 48,642 miles

Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm (2.2.C.1c)

Ball joint has slight play steering box drop arm (2.2.B.1f)

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)

rear of the head gasket chuffing

Pass 9 Sep 2016 47,202 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 46,068 miles

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

steering damper bush got slight play

Fail 24 Aug 2015 46,068 miles

Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.2.C.1c)

Ball joint has excessive play drop arm (2.2.B.1f)

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

steering damper bush got slight play

Pass 26 Aug 2014 45,065 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 44,104 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 43,166 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 41,494 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 39,869 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2010 39,854 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2009 38,379 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 38,325 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 37,519 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 36,479 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 35,468 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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L926 RTU 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 L926 RTU, 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

How do I check the history of L926 RTU?

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What year was L926 RTU registered?

L926 RTU is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 March 1994.

Is L926 RTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for L926 RTU 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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