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L263 OUM

1994 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Dec 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

170,742 mi
Last recorded170,742 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL263 OUM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 170,742 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2025 170,742 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 168,395 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 164,137 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 159,806 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 155,949 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 152,120 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 148,839 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 145,294 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 141,102 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 138,124 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 133,915 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 128,284 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2013 123,353 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 119,998 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 115,725 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 111,948 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2009 105,864 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2008 100,010 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 98,637 miles

first drag link from steering box has slight play

Pass 29 Apr 2006 95,427 miles

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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L263 OUM is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 L263 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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What year was L263 OUM registered?

L263 OUM is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 January 1994.

Is L263 OUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for L263 OUM shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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