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L978 ADG

1994 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

164,286 mi
Last recorded164,286 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL978 ADG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 164,286 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2024 162,605 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 160,708 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2023 160,706 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box arm. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis rail at centre support mounting and rear most section. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced at centre support mounting and rear most section. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 159,157 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 157,863 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 155,245 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 152,615 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle A arm mounting points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 20 May 2019 152,615 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn upper and lower axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn upper and lower axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle A arm mounting points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2018 149,894 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 147,942 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 146,393 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 142,937 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 140,774 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2014 140,721 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Nearside centre body mounting corroded

Pass 29 May 2013 139,475 miles

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

handbrake has travel

Fail 17 May 2013 139,468 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

handbrake has travel

Pass 12 Apr 2012 138,593 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Fail 12 Apr 2012 138,593 miles

Offside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 133,446 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 16 Apr 2011 133,393 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Apr 2010 126,341 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 119,786 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 119,732 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 114,750 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 108,688 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 102,301 miles

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

wipers dont park

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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L978 ADG is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 L978 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L978 ADG registered?

L978 ADG is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 April 1994.

Is L978 ADG safe to buy?

The MOT history for L978 ADG shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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