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L996 FJX

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2026
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

144,932 mi
Last recorded144,932 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2025
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL996 FJX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2025 144,932 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various areas (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Fail 29 May 2025 144,931 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various areas (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 142,318 miles

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 138,873 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 137,659 miles

Extensive repairs to chassis

Pass 27 Aug 2020 135,817 miles

Nearside Rear light faded

Offside Front Brake pipe mount cracked

Pass 9 Mar 2019 119,888 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 111,212 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2018 111,186 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2017 104,481 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 100,095 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

underneath of vehicle generally corroded

Fail 5 Mar 2016 100,094 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

underneath of vehicle generally corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2015 95,570 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 95,566 miles

Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 92,207 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 92,207 miles

Offside Front Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Feb 2013 90,342 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 86,720 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 86,712 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 82,835 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 82,835 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 2 Dec 2010 82,824 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber missing (2.7.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 2 May 2008 81,503 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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)

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2008 81,503 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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)

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2007 79,450 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 79,450 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2006 77,880 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 77,880 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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L996 FJX 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 60.7%.

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 L996 FJX, 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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L996 FJX is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 January 1994.

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