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L981 CFP

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

126,618 mi
Last recorded126,618 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL981 CFP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 126,618 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive on axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 121,917 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to calliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play upper by bulkhead (2.2.2 (c))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2024 117,962 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material short pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 114,481 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 110,876 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 108,665 miles

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

Nearside corrosion on battery box

Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive on axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A frame ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 106,116 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 103,052 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 99,580 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 95,495 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 92,365 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 89,401 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2015 89,401 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 86,467 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

advise corosion noted on offside rear fuel tank mounting bracket.

Pass 11 Apr 2013 83,538 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Apr 2013 83,538 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 79,861 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 75,216 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 71,066 miles

Brake pedal anti slip rubber slightly worn

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 66,305 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 61,889 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 58,550 miles

steering box leaking

Pass 10 Apr 2006 54,950 miles

Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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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L981 CFP is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 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 L981 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 L981 CFP registered?

L981 CFP is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 March 1994.

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The MOT history for L981 CFP shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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