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D9 OSL

1994 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

186,642 mi
Last recorded186,642 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD9 OSL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 186,642 miles

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 185,460 miles

track road gators perished

Pass 21 Aug 2023 182,448 miles

track rod gators perished

Pass 29 Jul 2022 180,268 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 179,049 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 176,864 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 176,530 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2019 176,525 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 175,121 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 170,482 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 169,762 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Nov 2016 169,760 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Pass 24 Nov 2015 151,807 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 145,514 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 141,553 miles

various brake pipes and hoses corroded.

Fail 22 Nov 2013 141,553 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

various brake pipes and hoses corroded.

Pass 6 Nov 2012 140,004 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 137,904 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2011 137,884 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 133,959 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 133,959 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 125,112 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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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D9 OSL is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 D9 OSL, 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 D9 OSL registered?

D9 OSL is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 April 1994.

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