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L11 OSV

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

181,040 mi
Last recorded181,040 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL11 OSV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 181,040 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 177,029 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 173,217 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 170,117 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2021 162,819 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 158,712 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 153,866 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 150,797 miles

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

several minor oil leaks under vehicle

Pass 20 May 2017 146,263 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 142,641 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion floor panel missing (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 May 2015 137,338 miles

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 May 2014 135,758 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 30 May 2014 135,758 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 132,391 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 129,712 miles

Chip in windscreen.

Condtion of drivers seat belt.

Front number plate cracked.

Pass 17 Apr 2009 121,946 miles

service brake only just met required efficiency

steering damper bush worn

Fail 7 Apr 2009 121,943 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s rear drive flange and shaft worn

oil leak at h/brake drum

rear prop u/j worn

steering damper bush worn

Pass 29 Mar 2008 114,570 miles

steering box damp

Fail 28 Mar 2008 114,570 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

steering box damp

Pass 5 Apr 2007 108,394 miles

All main brake & fuel pipes heavily covered in underseal

Underseal throughout underbody

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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L11 OSV is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 L11 OSV, 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 L11 OSV registered?

L11 OSV is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 March 1994.

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