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4778 OI

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

59,459 mi
Last recorded59,459 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration4778 OI
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 59,459 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2025 58,893 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 58,696 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2024 58,694 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2021 57,595 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 55,507 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 52,845 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Apr 2017 43,243 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear ball joint above axle (2.4.G.2)

slight play in nearside front swivel joint

Pass 9 May 2016 29,682 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front unable to fully inspect seat belt due to child seat fitted

Fail 6 May 2016 29,672 miles

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top of axle (2.4.G.2)

Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle both front (4.1.D.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front unable to fully inspect seat belt due to child seat fitted

Pass 7 May 2015 14,997 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 7,617 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 7,617 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 3 May 2013 3,383 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 33 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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4778 OI is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 4778 OI, 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 4778 OI registered?

4778 OI is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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