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L933 EFX

1994 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests38 (19 pass, 19 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

200,525 mi
Last recorded200,525 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL933 EFX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 19 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 200,525 miles
Fail 28 May 2026 200,525 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 197,727 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Strongly Adv Nearside rear Brake Disc Corroded Worn And Poor Condition.......... (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Adv Oil Leak To Engine.......... (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Adv Oil Leak To Rear Diff/Axel Casing........... (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt All Steering Joint Dust Covers Getting Perished And Poor Condition......... (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2025 197,419 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure Nearside Front Headlamp Insecure Headlamp Aim Very High.......... (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Strongly Adv Nearside rear Brake Disc Corroded Worn And Poor Condition.......... (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Adv Oil Leak To Engine.......... (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Adv Oil Leak To Rear Diff/Axel Casing........... (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt All Steering Joint Dust Covers Getting Perished And Poor Condition......... (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 193,620 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2024 193,620 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2023 189,038 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded and scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Feb 2023 189,030 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 181,439 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Feb 2022 181,439 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust box split along the seam (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 174,311 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2020 174,272 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door does not latch securely closed door broken (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle rear door (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 171,849 miles

Nearside Front floor panel corroded

Nearside Rear tyre tread cracking

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 19 Nov 2019 171,849 miles

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play forward ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Offside Front Road wheel fixings not compatible nut fitted incorrect (5.2.2 (d))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play forward drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering box has excessive movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front floor panel corroded

Nearside Rear tyre tread cracking

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2018 168,500 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2018 168,499 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2017 164,368 miles

Chassis heavily corroded but not weakened.

O/S/R Bump stop missing

Fail 7 Nov 2017 164,368 miles

Direction indicators not working All indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Chassis heavily corroded but not weakened.

O/S/R Bump stop missing

Pass 24 May 2016 163,732 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 163,732 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 162,178 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 7 Apr 2015 162,160 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

offside rear brake performance low

Fail 30 Jul 2014 159,316 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 159,316 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 152,411 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2013 152,374 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 148,083 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Oil leak

Fail 20 Jul 2012 148,083 miles

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 146,247 miles

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

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

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

slight paly in rear axle top ball joint

Fail 13 Apr 2011 146,239 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Distortion to all 4 tyres

Oil leak

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

Propshaft component defective

Pass 13 Oct 2009 138,772 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

fuel tank has dampness around possible leak

Fail 2 Oct 2009 138,766 miles

Offside Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

fuel tank has dampness around possible leak

Pass 1 Oct 2008 133,063 miles

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

fuel tank cover / strap corroded

Fail 27 Sep 2008 133,063 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

fuel tank cover / strap corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2007 126,193 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 126,180 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

nsf door frame rusty †oil light on

Pass 13 Apr 2006 116,793 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 116,775 miles

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5) DANGEROUS

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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L933 EFX is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 38 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 L933 EFX, 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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L933 EFX is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 April 1994.

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