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M788 JJU

1994 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

168,218 mi
Last recorded168,218 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM788 JJU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 168,218 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 168,173 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 167,944 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 167,404 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2019 167,196 miles

Fuel hose insecure filler neck (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2018 161,249 miles

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

brake pedal anti slip split

Fail 22 Jun 2018 161,249 miles

Prop shaft joint excessively worn uj from transfer box to front diff (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

brake pedal anti slip split

Pass 23 Jun 2017 152,661 miles

Nearside Front note slight leak from hub

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive note corrosion on lower chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

note brake pedal anti slip split

Pass 24 Jun 2016 148,063 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit note tyre worn on oute redge (4.1.E.1)

note brake pedal anti slip split

Fail 24 Jun 2016 148,063 miles

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box drop link arm (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play Steering box drop link arm (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit note tyre worn on oute redge (4.1.E.1)

note brake pedal anti slip split

Pass 2 Jul 2015 144,098 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 25 Jun 2015 143,956 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jun 2014 134,122 miles

nsf hub seal leaking oil

slight play rear propshaft uj

Fail 20 Jun 2014 133,910 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nsf hub seal leaking oil

slight play rear propshaft uj

Pass 15 Jul 2013 129,441 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 129,394 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1d)

Offside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1d)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres sidewalls cracking

Pass 12 Jul 2012 125,368 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Jul 2012 125,368 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 121,248 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 120,700 miles

Centre Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Interior mirror insecure

Nearside front swivel misting oil

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

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 120,023 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 118,077 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 114,603 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 110,525 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 110,482 miles

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2005 109,112 miles

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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M788 JJU is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 M788 JJU, 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 M788 JJU registered?

M788 JJU is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 December 1994.

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