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L972 JBU

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2023
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

19,317 mi
Last recorded19,317 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2022
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL972 JBU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2022 19,317 miles

Both front hub seals weeping

Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Panhard rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2021 18,931 miles

Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported axle (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2019 18,280 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2018 16,958 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 14,655 miles

Offside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Oct 2016 11,416 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 7,732 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 467 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 463 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Oct 2005 100,000 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2005 100,000 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

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

slight leak on steering box

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 JBU is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 L972 JBU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L972 JBU registered?

L972 JBU is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 May 1994.

Is L972 JBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for L972 JBU shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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