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D11 OPU

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

130,166 mi
Last recorded130,166 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD11 OPU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 130,166 miles

Handbrake travel

Pass 26 Feb 2025 124,771 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2024 116,515 miles

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

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

Nearside Front hub seal leaking slightly

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

Fail 28 Feb 2024 116,515 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front hub seal leaking slightly

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

Pass 8 Dec 2022 109,894 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2022 109,881 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Dec 2021 102,032 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Wheel bearing has slight play both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 90,264 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 73,795 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 63,884 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 50,966 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 50,959 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped on axle (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped on axle (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis, lower face (6.6.6)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 50,916 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2017 50,771 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings crossmember (6.1.B.2)

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded end of pipe by rear flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

engine oil leak

Pass 26 Jan 2016 50,268 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2015 48,314 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 48,442 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 47,523 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 46,759 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 45,895 miles

Coolant leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 19 Jan 2011 45,898 miles

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

Coolant leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 44,779 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 44,779 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 43,684 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2008 42,667 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 41,664 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 41,662 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2006 39,053 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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D11 OPU 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 75%.

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 D11 OPU, 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 D11 OPU registered?

D11 OPU is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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