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L221 OVO

1994 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

204,563 mi
Last recorded204,563 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL221 OVO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 204,563 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play Drag link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Front and rear Diffs (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2024 201,998 miles

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

fuel tank corroded

Fail 18 Sep 2024 201,992 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake valve leaking at bulkhead (1.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play on steering box arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn rear of rear prop (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

fuel tank corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2023 199,437 miles

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

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

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 196,873 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 194,602 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 192,626 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 189,997 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 187,170 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 183,966 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 180,299 miles

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

rear tyres worn on inside edges

Fail 25 Apr 2016 180,292 miles

Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box arm (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis behind gearbox x-member (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis behind gearbox x-member (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis body & suspension mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 176,464 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 176,464 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

rear chassis legs corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2014 172,051 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 172,051 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 167,579 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 167,579 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 163,709 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 163,709 miles

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

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

Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 160,578 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 157,163 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 157,150 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 150,952 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 150,933 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 143,878 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 143,867 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Oct 2007 134,585 miles

corrosion in rear crossmember near towbar

Pass 23 Oct 2006 126,883 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2005 119,247 miles

1- n/s/f tyre wearing inner edge 2- o/s/f tyre slight wear inner edge

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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L221 OVO is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 L221 OVO, 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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L221 OVO is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 June 1994.

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