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L934 TPT

1994 Land Rover Defender

Maroon Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

152,194 mi
Last recorded152,194 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL934 TPT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 152,194 miles

Fuel tank becoming corroded.

Nearside Front Slight grease seepage from the tractor joint seal.

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe on caliper. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear propshaft front u/J jointhas minial play. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2026 152,167 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength upper shock absorber mount turret corroded/holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Slight grease seepage from the tractor joint seal

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe on the caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear prop shaft front u/j has minial play (6.1.7 (c) (i))

fuel tank becoming corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2025 149,172 miles

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

nearside front swivel seal leaking

Pass 4 Jan 2024 147,564 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear prop front joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubber missing (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Jan 2024 147,563 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear prop front joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubber missing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 143,051 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 139,885 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 136,235 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 130,248 miles

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

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

engine oil leak

near side front body mount corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2018 124,412 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2017 118,348 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 113,863 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2016 113,863 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Fail 2 Nov 2013 113,833 miles

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 30 Oct 2012 110,785 miles

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

n/s wiper sweep

Fail 30 Oct 2012 110,785 miles

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

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

n/s wiper sweep

Pass 20 Oct 2011 107,721 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

camshaft belt due ?

wiper linkage play

Fail 19 Oct 2011 107,721 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

camshaft belt due ?

wiper linkage play

Pass 29 Oct 2010 103,661 miles

corrosion rear chassis

Pass 22 Sep 2009 97,077 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 97,077 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

fuel tank mounting corroded

oil leak rocker gasget

Pass 13 Sep 2008 92,328 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 92,328 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2007 87,513 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 81,579 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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L934 TPT is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Maroon with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 L934 TPT, 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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L934 TPT is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 May 1994.

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