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L942 ENY

1994 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests34 (21 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate61.8%

Mileage

136,662 mi
Last recorded136,662 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL942 ENY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 13 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 136,662 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2025 136,612 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall of tyre. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall of tyre. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall of tyre. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

hazard warning tell tail light dim in operation.

Fail 12 Feb 2025 136,605 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall of tyre. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall of tyre. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall of tyre. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

hazard warning tell tail light dim in operation.

Fail 23 Dec 2024 136,581 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded Both coil corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

suspension components corroded.

Pass 2 Jan 2024 136,544 miles

Nearside Front headlamp inner reflector deteriorating. but not affecting light output.

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2023 136,518 miles

Offside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

front swivel balls leaking

general all round corrosion

Pass 17 Dec 2022 136,475 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine and front swivels (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All around (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 136,444 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Various leaks from engine and transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corrosion front to rear.. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2021 136,444 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis rotten on n/s/r (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Various leaks from engine and transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corrosion front to rear.. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 136,305 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive coming from front axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2019 136,207 miles
Fail 24 May 2019 136,207 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 14 May 2018 136,161 miles

Front 1,front swivels misting in oil. 2, brake warning lamp displayed.

Pass 29 Apr 2017 136,055 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2017 136,055 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 May 2016 136,010 miles

front swivels misting in oil

Pass 29 Apr 2015 135,890 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 135,560 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 13 Oct 2014 135,595 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 30 Jul 2013 132,740 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering damper bushes perished

Fail 29 Jul 2013 132,728 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Centre Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering damper bushes perished

Pass 30 Aug 2012 130,156 miles

Centre Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Drive belts cracked

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Oil leak from differential

Steering Arm Ball joint boot insecure

Fail 23 Aug 2012 130,156 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Centre Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Drive belts cracked

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Oil leak from differential

Steering Arm Ball joint boot insecure

Pass 4 Aug 2011 126,392 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 122,341 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2010 117,859 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 111,121 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 20 Jan 2009 111,121 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 22 Jan 2008 108,624 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Jan 2008 108,624 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2007 105,118 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 105,118 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 12 Jan 2006 101,838 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2006 101,838 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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L942 ENY is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.8%.

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 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 L942 ENY, 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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L942 ENY is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 January 1994.

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