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B2 OBM

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

167,122 mi
Last recorded167,122 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB2 OBM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 167,122 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2025 166,172 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2025 166,172 miles

Steering box drop arm likely to become detached retighten (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 165,785 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour Slight discoloured (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2024 165,782 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour Slight discoloured (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 165,062 miles
Fail 2 May 2023 165,057 miles

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering box drop arm likely to become detached bolt loose (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged going to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 164,605 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2019 164,605 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 163,837 miles

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 162,942 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 162,100 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2016 162,100 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Sep 2015 160,728 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 159,903 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 154,052 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 147,067 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 139,809 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 139,809 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 133,385 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 130,849 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 126,272 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 121,832 miles

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

slight leak o/s/f hub

Pass 19 Sep 2006 117,400 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 117,400 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Sep 2005 109,509 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2005 109,509 miles

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

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

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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B2 OBM is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 B2 OBM, 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 B2 OBM registered?

B2 OBM is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 January 1994.

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