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L972 CFP

1994 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests38 (21 pass, 17 fail)
Pass rate55.3%

Mileage

155,908 mi
Last recorded155,908 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL972 CFP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 17 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 155,908 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2026 155,908 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2025 154,933 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2025 154,933 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2024 154,059 miles

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

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

horn getting weak

Fail 11 Mar 2024 154,059 miles

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

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

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

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

horn getting weak

Pass 14 Mar 2023 153,402 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2023 153,401 miles

Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn pan hard rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end modification unsafe locking pins missing (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2022 152,474 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2022 152,473 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened trailing arm axle mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 151,000 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Mar 2021 151,000 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis in 2 places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 149,710 miles

Nearside Rear chassis heavily corroded around bumpstop

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

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

chassis plated and undersealed in may places showing signs of corrosion between plates

slight play in both front swivels

steering box damp with oil

Fail 17 Mar 2020 149,709 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened spring mount on axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear chassis heavily corroded around bumpstop

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

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

chassis plated and undersealed in may places showing signs of corrosion between plates

slight play in both front swivels

steering box damp with oil

Pass 13 Mar 2019 148,652 miles

Front slight play in front swivels

Rear exhaust blows slightly

Fail 12 Mar 2019 148,650 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front slight play in front swivels

Rear exhaust blows slightly

Pass 2 Mar 2018 147,742 miles

slight play in both front swivel hubs

Fail 2 Mar 2018 147,741 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

slight play in both front swivel hubs

Pass 13 Mar 2017 146,771 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 146,770 miles

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

exhaust rubber mount broken but exhaust still secure

Pass 18 Mar 2016 145,960 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 145,001 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

slight play in n/s/f swivel hub housing

Fail 19 Jan 2015 145,000 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

slight play in n/s/f swivel hub housing

Pass 18 Feb 2014 144,300 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

n/s/f passengers floor pan corroded

Fail 18 Feb 2014 144,299 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

n/s/f passengers floor pan corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2013 143,590 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 20 Feb 2013 143,590 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 142,742 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2012 142,739 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 141,630 miles

brake pedal rubber worn but secure

Fail 25 Mar 2011 141,630 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake pedal rubber worn but secure

Pass 31 Mar 2010

slight play nearside draglink ball joint

Pass 1 Apr 2009 140,001 miles

exhaust baffles rattle

Fail 30 Mar 2009 140,000 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

excessive corrosion in tow bar & mounting area [mot is going to include towbars]

exhaust baffles rattle

Pass 1 Apr 2008 140,000 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2007 140,000 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 140,000 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2005 140,000 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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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L972 CFP is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 38 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.3%.

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 L972 CFP, 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 L972 CFP registered?

L972 CFP is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 March 1994.

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