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MAC 401L

1994 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

155,873 mi
Last recorded155,873 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMAC 401L
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2026 155,873 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 155,230 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2022 155,529 miles

Fuel hose leaking as marked from fuel cap to tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring insecure BOTH (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring insecure BOTH (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 158,487 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

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

Offside Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Fail 14 Jun 2021 158,487 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 9 May 2019 154,924 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box area (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 153,518 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush to axle (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush to axle (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 149,603 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2016 149,603 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 143,422 miles

nearside chassis repair heavily undersealed

Pass 6 Aug 2014 141,288 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 136,252 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 127,780 miles

Areas of slight corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 9 Aug 2011 118,269 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

The fuel tank has signs of dampness but no leak found

this car has areas of slight corrosion on its underside

Fail 8 Aug 2011 118,262 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

The fuel tank has signs of dampness but no leak found

this car has areas of slight corrosion on its underside

Pass 30 Jul 2010 107,650 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 107,649 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 100,328 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 27 Jul 2009 100,328 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 26 Jul 2008 95,920 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Jul 2008 95,920 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2007 89,647 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 18 Jul 2007 89,647 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2006 82,355 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2006 82,355 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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MAC 401L is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 MAC 401L, 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 MAC 401L registered?

MAC 401L is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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