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L929 NJO

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

88,639 mi
Last recorded88,639 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL929 NJO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 88,639 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2025 87,800 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 86,417 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2023 84,324 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2022 81,552 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2022 81,552 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 80,337 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 80,175 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 79,364 miles

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2018 76,461 miles

Lower Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 74,288 miles

Central Rear axle stabilizer ball joint worn

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Steering box has a slight oil leak possibly running dry of oil (2.2.D.2e)

registration plate lamp working but bulbs are black and light output less than normal

Pass 9 Jun 2016 72,100 miles

Nearside Front hub leaking oil

Oil leak

Pass 18 May 2015 68,405 miles

Oil leak

nearside front hub swivel slightly leaking oil

rear anti rollbar missing

Fail 15 May 2015 68,405 miles

Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Centre Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Oil leak

nearside front hub swivel slightly leaking oil

rear anti rollbar missing

Pass 11 Jun 2014 66,422 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Oil leak

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

centre seat belt not fitted

rear number plate light dim

Pass 12 Jun 2013 62,189 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

centre seat belt not fitted

near side front tyre perishing on side walls

off side front tyre perishing on side walls

Pass 14 Jun 2012 56,854 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 56,586 miles

Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 54,188 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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L929 NJO is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 L929 NJO, 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 L929 NJO?

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What year was L929 NJO registered?

L929 NJO is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L929 NJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for L929 NJO shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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