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L968 ADG

1994 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2027
Tests33 (21 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

194,713 mi
Last recorded194,713 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL968 ADG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 12 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2026 194,713 miles

Chassis corroded and weak

Hockey stick bushes deteriorated

Rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated

seat belts damaged

Fail 25 Aug 2026 194,690 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Suspension component ball joint excessively worn Rear axle upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pedal soft

Chassis corroded and weak

Hockey stick bushes deteriorated

Rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated

seat belts damaged

Pass 9 Sep 2025 193,654 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Rear chassis corroded and weak at rear crossmember joint

Fail 28 Aug 2025 193,612 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 48% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm on steering box (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play drop arm on steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear chassis corroded and weak at rear crossmember joint

Pass 22 Aug 2024 192,135 miles

Steering damper bushes worn

n/s/r chassis to rear crossmember corroded and holed

Fail 21 Aug 2024 192,118 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Steering arm from steering box (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Engine mounting bracket missing (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering damper bushes worn

n/s/r chassis to rear crossmember corroded and holed

Pass 8 Aug 2023 190,554 miles

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

Front hockey stick bushes deteriorated

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

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

Rear crossmember corroded and weak

Steering arm ball joint gaiter deteriorated

Steering damper bushes deteriorated

Pass 24 Aug 2022 189,432 miles

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

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

Steering damper bushes deteriorated

Suspension component ball joint has slight play Rear axle upper joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2022 189,392 miles

Braking system leaking Brake servo air leak (1.1.3 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Steering damper bushes deteriorated

Suspension component ball joint has slight play Rear axle upper joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 187,567 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 23 Aug 2021 187,556 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play rear (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting viewed from inside n/s/r wheel arch. (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play rear (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn Rear prop rear u/j (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 186,208 miles

Brake servo corroded

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

Rear crossmember corroded/weak

Rear propshaft, rear u/j worn

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 27 Aug 2020 186,203 miles

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play Joint on steering arm from steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play front joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake servo corroded

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

Rear crossmember corroded/weak

Rear propshaft, rear u/j worn

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 185,086 miles

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

Rear cross member corroded

movement n/s/f, o/s/r and n/s/r wheel bearings

Pass 14 Aug 2018 183,322 miles

Chassis corroded

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2018 183,316 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Chassis corroded

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 181,968 miles

Rear suspension bushes deteriorated

Rear x member corroded

Slight play o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 30 Aug 2016 180,515 miles

Horn weak

Movement in both front wheel bearings

Play in rear propshaft rear uj

Rear cross member and o/s/f floor corroded

Rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated

Pass 27 Aug 2015 178,677 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2015 178,665 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 176,909 miles

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

rear brakes are noisy

Fail 27 Aug 2014 176,896 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

rear brakes are noisy

Fail 12 Aug 2013 174,920 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 174,920 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 173,948 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 173,894 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 167,469 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 157,047 miles

front steering damper bushes worn

slight play in pitman arm ball joint

Pass 4 Dec 2007 149,072 miles

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

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

front steering shocker bushes worn

Fail 1 Dec 2007 149,072 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

front steering shocker bushes worn

Pass 7 Dec 2006 147,918 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2005 146,689 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2005 146,689 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

drivers seat base excessively deteriorated

offside front tyre low 2mm

screen washer bottle low

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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L968 ADG is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 L968 ADG, 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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L968 ADG is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 1994.

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