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L233 OUM

1994 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests35 (22 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate62.9%

Mileage

86,060 mi
Last recorded86,060 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL233 OUM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

22 pass 13 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 86,060 miles

under body/suspension corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2025 85,895 miles

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

corrosion on n/s/f floor pan

o/s/r bump stop missing

Fail 10 Feb 2025 85,853 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

corrosion on n/s/f floor pan

o/s/r bump stop missing

Pass 20 Dec 2023 85,504 miles

All trailing arm bushes slightly perished

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 22 Dec 2022 85,276 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2022 85,275 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 84,964 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2021 84,964 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Exhaust system insecure Down pipe not connected to turbo - Emissions not tested! Will require emissions test once defect is rectified (6.1.2 (a))

Hazard warning tell-tale is not a flashing light (4.9.2 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 84,182 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 84,167 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 83,947 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside body mounting heavily corroded

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust hanger broken

Underside body, suspension & brake components corroded

Fail 13 Dec 2019 83,933 miles

Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded Offside floor area (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Nearside floor area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Offside front floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside body mounting heavily corroded

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust hanger broken

Underside body, suspension & brake components corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2018 83,414 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust Tail pipe Bracket Broken

Pass 15 Dec 2017 83,023 miles

Engine has slight oil leak

Front nearside & offside floor area corroded just outside prescribed area

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both front (2.7.3)

Some brake pipes covered in underseal unable to fully assess condition

coil spring corroded All 4 (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 15 Dec 2017 83,023 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion Offside step (6.1.C.1)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Braking system leaking Offside front brake pipe (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Engine has slight oil leak

Front nearside & offside floor area corroded just outside prescribed area

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both front (2.7.3)

Some brake pipes covered in underseal unable to fully assess condition

coil spring corroded All 4 (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 82,606 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 13 Dec 2016 82,602 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 82,159 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 81,528 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear brake pipes heavily greased/ unable to fully assess corrosion

Fail 5 Dec 2014 81,521 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear brake pipes heavily greased/ unable to fully assess corrosion

Pass 20 Dec 2013 81,071 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 6 Dec 2013 81,064 miles

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)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 80,513 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

all brake pipes heavily greased/ unable to assess corrosion

Fail 30 Nov 2012 80,507 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

all brake pipes heavily greased/ unable to assess corrosion

Pass 10 Dec 2011 79,847 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 79,296 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2010 79,294 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Pass 14 Dec 2009 78,549 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

undercarriage heavily undersealed

Fail 14 Dec 2009 78,547 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

undercarriage heavily undersealed

Pass 10 Dec 2008 77,991 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 77,575 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2007 77,573 miles

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

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2006 76,935 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2005 75,981 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2005 75,981 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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L233 OUM is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 L233 OUM, 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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L233 OUM is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 January 1994.

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The MOT history for L233 OUM shows 35 tests with a 62.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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