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L985 JVV

1994 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2025
Tests35 (19 pass, 16 fail)
Pass rate54.3%

Mileage

171,244 mi
Last recorded171,244 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL985 JVV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 16 fail
Fail 4 Sep 2026 171,244 miles

Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2024 171,065 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive around gear box and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

reverse light not working

Fail 11 Jul 2024 171,058 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp by rear fog (4.2.3 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive around gear box and diffs (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

reverse light don't work

Pass 4 Aug 2023 170,774 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2023 170,501 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 20 Dec 2022 170,493 miles

Central Body mounting fixings missing such that stability is seriously impaired both mounts (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Body mounting fixings missing such that stability is seriously impaired nearside and offside (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 170,418 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2021 170,412 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box broken off insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear lens missing (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Seat belt buckle damaged frayed (7.1.2 (d))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Advise steerting box leaking oil

Pass 8 Jan 2021 169,444 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2020 169,420 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Steering component fractured steering damper (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Body not fully secure corroded (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced centre support (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Body not fully secure corroded (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 168,491 miles

Advise both front suspension arm rear bushes splitting

Fail 10 Dec 2019 168,370 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail under wheelarch (2.1.2 (e) (i))

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

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

Advise steering damper leaking oil

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 166,026 miles

Advise steering damper leaking

Fail 10 Dec 2018 166,005 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Advise steering damper leaking

Pass 7 Dec 2017 164,113 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 162,170 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2016 162,080 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached lower nut missing (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light lens missing (1.3.2e)

Offside Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 160,340 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside and offside rear axle bump stops missing

Fail 15 Dec 2015 160,339 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Steering locking device missing steering box ball joint (2.2.C.1g)

Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5) DANGEROUS

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) DANGEROUS

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

battery warning light on and fan belt broken

nearside and offside rear axle bump stops missing

Pass 9 Dec 2014 158,143 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2014 158,067 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Dec 2013 154,631 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2013 154,503 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 150,543 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2012 150,082 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

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

All tyres are worn.

Both front floors are corroded through.

Off side rear suspension bump stop is missing.

off side front tyre has deep cut in tread.

Pass 19 Dec 2011 144,166 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2011 144,120 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

offside rear spring bump stop missing /corrsion

Pass 6 Jan 2011 138,296 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight play at n/s/f & o/s/f wheel hubs

Fail 6 Jan 2011 138,296 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight play at n/s/f & o/s/f wheel hubs

Pass 22 Dec 2009 130,442 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2009 130,442 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

drivers door catch becoming defective. rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 22 Dec 2008 123,523 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 117,258 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2008 117,258 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2006 109,462 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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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L985 JVV is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.3%.

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 L985 JVV, 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 L985 JVV registered?

L985 JVV is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 January 1994.

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The MOT history for L985 JVV shows 35 tests with a 54.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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