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L992 ELJ

1994 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

130,292 mi
Last recorded130,292 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL992 ELJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 22 Jun 2026 130,292 miles

welding repairs affected to chassis generally

Pass 20 Jun 2025 128,077 miles

corrosion in nearside rear chassis

welding repairs affected to chassis

Pass 18 Jun 2024 125,915 miles

corrosion in both rear chassis rails close to tie bar fixings

corrosion in chassis generally

corrosion in nearside rear chassis near to coil spring

Pass 16 Jun 2023 123,810 miles

corrosion in nearside rear outer chassis rail ,advise welding

extensive floor repairs ,all appears to be welded from inside -limited vision

Pass 17 Jun 2022 121,215 miles

Nearside Front floor excessively corroded but appears welded from inside

Offside Rear and front brake pipes corroded

Offside Rear chassis corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2021 118,950 miles

Offside Front seat belt very worn ,advise renewing asap

Offside Front washer jet weak

corrosion in brake pipes

corrosion in rear chassis

handbrake effiency on the limit ,advise attention

wear in nearside outer track rod end ,advise renewing (in steering arm off steering box)

Pass 25 Jun 2020 116,111 miles

corrosion in offside rear chassis main rail and joint to rear crossmember,advise welding in near future

Pass 25 Jun 2019 113,722 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 110,348 miles

Offside Front seat belt worn,advise renewing

Offside Rear reflector damaged

corrosion in rear chassis/crossmember joints

Pass 16 Jun 2017 106,071 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front seat belt stalk damaged but still functions.

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion spring hanger. (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded on top of right hand chassis rail. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion spring hanger. (6.1.A.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion cross member. (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 103,177 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear,front to rear, o/s/f and n/s/f (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

slight play in n/s/f hub

Pass 19 Jun 2015 99,426 miles

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

hand brake long travel

play in front steady bar o/s bush

Pass 19 Jun 2014 95,738 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 91,733 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jun 2012 87,158 miles

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

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

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

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

slight play in steering drop arm ball joint

Pass 28 Jun 2011 82,772 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 76,238 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 72,634 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

all suspension bushes perishing

Pass 27 Jun 2008 69,949 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 65,998 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2006 61,154 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

slight play in both front hubs.

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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L992 ELJ is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 L992 ELJ, 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 L992 ELJ registered?

L992 ELJ is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 July 1994.

Is L992 ELJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for L992 ELJ shows 21 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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