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L957 JCF

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

115,281 mi
Last recorded115,281 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL957 JCF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 115,281 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Age cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Age cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear cross member. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 114,382 miles

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

Central Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Prop U/J. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis outrigger corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear cross member corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Slight weep from transfer box output shaft. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock turret has minor corrosion but strength not compromised.

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust rear box. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres have cracking to side walls. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 113,292 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Minor leak from transfer box front oil seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust box has minor blow. (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Minor play rear U/J. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Minor perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 112,276 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Minor perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 111,462 miles

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

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 110,624 miles

corrosion in nearside front brake pipe ,limited vision

corrosion in rear exhaust box

extensive welding repairs effected to rear chassis

rear chassis and brake pipes covered in underseal

slight play in rear prop uj

suspension rubbers worn

Pass 29 Oct 2019 109,435 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear crossmember rusty

Pass 31 Oct 2018 107,615 miles

all tyres out of shape

corrosion in offside rear shock lower mount

corrosion in rear crossmember /chassis

diesel leak

wear in nearside rear tie bar bush and washer,advise renewing

Pass 9 Oct 2017 104,948 miles

fluid around nearside front hub ?,advise closer inspection

weep from front shocks

Pass 27 Oct 2016 102,270 miles

rear axle link arm bushes worn

Pass 29 Oct 2015 98,793 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 95,419 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 92,471 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 89,811 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Oct 2011 86,573 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 83,635 miles

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

General surface corrosion on chassis

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Oct 2009 80,770 miles

Oil leak

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 78,028 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 75,189 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 75,189 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2006 72,770 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2005 69,303 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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L957 JCF is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 L957 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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L957 JCF is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 January 1994.

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