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L952 JCF

1994 Land Rover Defender

Yellow Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

305,844 mi
Last recorded305,844 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2018
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL952 JCF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2018 305,844 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 300,793 miles

under body corroding all over inner body corroding all over front hubs slight oil leak road springs rusty play in steering box and all steering links all seat belts starting to fluff brake flexes starting to rust

Fail 3 Aug 2017 300,591 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting both rear chassis corroded all rear chassis back plate corroded (6.6.6)

under body corroding all over inner body corroding all over front hubs slight oil leak road springs rusty play in steering box and all steering links all seat belts starting to fluff brake flexes starting to rust

Pass 18 Aug 2016 294,681 miles

seat belt have been trapped in door

tyres worn under & inner body corroding slight blow on exhaust

Fail 16 Aug 2016 294,681 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

seat belt have been trapped in door

tyres worn under & inner body corroding slight blow on exhaust

Pass 10 Aug 2015 287,463 miles

screen cracked under body and cross members corroding all over front and rear suspension rubbers starting to perrish

Fail 4 Aug 2015 287,459 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

screen cracked under body and cross members corroding all over front and rear suspension rubbers starting to perrish

Pass 21 Aug 2014 278,372 miles

screen chipped under body corroding all over front and rear suspensin rubbers starting to perrish

Fail 15 Aug 2014 278,266 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

screen chipped under body corroding all over front and rear suspensin rubbers starting to perrish

Pass 23 Sep 2013 270,334 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 270,334 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2013 270,327 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 260,924 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

vehicle underside chassis and components corroading

Pass 8 Sep 2011 252,590 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 244,077 miles

OIL LEAK EXHAUST CORRODED

Pass 8 Sep 2009 236,981 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2009 236,974 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 229,676 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 223,316 miles

slight play in rear wheel bearings offside front hub seal slight weap

Pass 31 Aug 2006 215,054 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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L952 JCF is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Yellow with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 L952 JCF, 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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L952 JCF is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 February 1994.

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