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L974 ADG

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

211,601 mi
Last recorded211,601 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL974 ADG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 211,601 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2025 211,599 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2024 209,259 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 201,959 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2023 201,952 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn front bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn front bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 200,989 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened tower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened tower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 199,730 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2021 199,726 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 197,619 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 196,233 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2019 196,188 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 194,852 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2018 194,852 miles

Nearside Rear Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle or inside (6.2.3 (a))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2017 192,654 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 190,204 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 188,007 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 185,591 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 183,017 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 182,290 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 1 Sep 2012 182,274 miles

Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 179,281 miles

chassis / rear crossmember corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting

metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 7 Jun 2011 179,281 miles

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

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

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

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

chassis / rear crossmember corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting

metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2010 170,732 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 166,437 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 156,166 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 156,166 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 149,242 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 141,155 miles

brake fluid level low

minor marks to windscreen

oil leak

slight damage to webbing on both front seat belts

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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L974 ADG is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 L974 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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What year was L974 ADG registered?

L974 ADG is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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The MOT history for L974 ADG shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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