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L931 JCW

1994 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 6468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

119,895 mi
Last recorded119,895 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2023
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL931 JCW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine6,468cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2023 119,895 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2022 119,877 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2016

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis outrigger (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 119,797 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear service brake efforts low and efficiency requirements only just met (50%)

Pass 30 Aug 2014 119,674 miles

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

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

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 24 Aug 2013 118,144 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2012 117,919 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 116,588 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

damage to rear registration plate

Pass 18 Sep 2010 114,956 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

some metal brake pipes corroded

trailing arm bushes show signs of wear

wipers could be better

Fail 17 Sep 2010 114,936 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

some metal brake pipes corroded

trailing arm bushes show signs of wear

wipers could be better

Pass 15 May 2009 111,891 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nsf hub seal weaping oil but not contaminating brake disk at this time.

numberplate lamp output reduced but still iluminating plate

Pass 22 Mar 2008 107,395 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 101,254 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 101,252 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2005 95,877 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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L931 JCW is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 6,468cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L931 JCW, 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 L931 JCW?

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What year was L931 JCW registered?

L931 JCW is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 May 1994.

Is L931 JCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for L931 JCW shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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