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L14 OAA

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2024
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

193,866 mi
Last recorded193,866 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2023
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL14 OAA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2023 193,866 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 191,059 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 190,748 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @3.00mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 189,103 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2019 189,035 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 186,868 miles

Brake pipes greased and undersealed

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 3.00 mm (4.1.E.1)

Wiper blades in poor condition

Fail 12 Jan 2018 186,868 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipes greased and undersealed

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 3.00 mm (4.1.E.1)

Wiper blades in poor condition

Pass 20 Jan 2017 184,821 miles

brake lines greased and undersealed

windscreen washers not working fully

Pass 11 Jan 2016 183,397 miles

nearside and offside headlamp reflectors deteriorated

offside rear tyre deteriorated/cracking

windscreen wipers detiorated

Fail 11 Jan 2016 183,397 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside and offside headlamp reflectors deteriorated

offside rear tyre deteriorated/cracking

windscreen wipers detiorated

Pass 23 Jan 2015 181,704 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 178,367 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 177,433 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 175,283 miles

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight 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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L14 OAA is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 L14 OAA, 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 L14 OAA registered?

L14 OAA is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 February 1994.

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The MOT history for L14 OAA shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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