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L938 AJU

1994 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

112,196 mi
Last recorded112,196 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2025
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL938 AJU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2025 112,196 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm - Front Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm - Front Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering Box (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 27 Mar 2025 112,196 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm - Front Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm - Front Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering Box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 111,118 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 18 May 2023 110,167 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 109,847 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 109,045 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 106,980 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2011 106,975 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2009 105,066 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 105,061 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 102,439 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 9 Nov 2007 100,562 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2007 100,557 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Nov 2006 98,621 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2005 92,022 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2005 92,022 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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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L938 AJU is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 L938 AJU, 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 L938 AJU registered?

L938 AJU is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 1994.

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