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L935 JPP

1994 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

159,072 mi
Last recorded159,072 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2022
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL935 JPP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2022 159,072 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 151,296 miles

underside of vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 13 Nov 2015 151,289 miles

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

steering damper offside bushes worn

Fail 5 Nov 2015 151,289 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle fouls lower suspension arm on lock (4.1.D.2)

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

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front number plate damaged

steering damper offside bushes worn

Fail 2 May 2014 151,289 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

offside headlamp screw missing

park brake travel long

Pass 2 May 2014 151,289 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

offside headlamp screw missing

park brake travel long

Pass 26 Mar 2013 148,914 miles

all wheel bearings slight play

nearside front inner steel brake pipe slight corrosion

Pass 5 Apr 2012 145,509 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2011 144,254 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 144,254 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 142,278 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)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 142,034 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 140,638 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 140,638 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 138,253 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Mar 2006 136,994 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2006 136,994 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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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L935 JPP is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 L935 JPP, 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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What year was L935 JPP registered?

L935 JPP is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 March 1994.

Is L935 JPP safe to buy?

The MOT history for L935 JPP shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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