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L29 OYB

1994 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests33 (22 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

196,852 mi
Last recorded196,852 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL29 OYB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

22 pass 11 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 196,852 miles

Drivers floor corroded

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

Fail 21 May 2026 196,852 miles

Drivers floor corroded

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2025 196,266 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 191,399 miles

Nearside Front Floor not fully secure (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Floor not fully secure (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulkhead near heater housing (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by bonnet hinge in bulkhead (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2024 191,396 miles

Fuel hose leaking injector leaking from spill pipe (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Floor not fully secure (6.2.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Floor not fully secure (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulkhead near heater housing (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by bonnet hinge in bulkhead (2.1.2 (e) (i))

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2024 191,352 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to high levels could cause issue to mot emissions tester (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced by axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts wiring touching exhaust tailpipe and outer casing burnt (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Floor not fully secure (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulkhead by heater housing (2.1.2 (e) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Floor not fully secure (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulkhead by bonnet hinge (2.1.2 (e) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2023 185,617 miles

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Reaction arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Shock absorber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 180,823 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside bulkhead (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower face of chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2022 180,736 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside bulkhead (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower face of chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front radius arm bolt not fully tightened

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 175,972 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2021 175,959 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer face of offside chassis at radius arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides of 'A' bar crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 171,924 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2020 171,809 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 166,989 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2019 166,989 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2018 161,700 miles

Offside Front Heavy surface corrosion in floor

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

Pass 16 Nov 2017 154,986 miles

General under body corrosion

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Nov 2017 154,982 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Chasis (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Lower bulk head/ floor pan (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Shock absorber turret mount (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Chasis (6.1.A.1)

General under body corrosion

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 145,851 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2015 130,239 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play nearside front (2.5.A.3c)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside chassis (2.4.A.3)

Fail 21 Nov 2015 130,238 miles

Brake pedal has excessive side movement indicating a badly worn bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt nearside and offside (2.2.C.1c)

Front wheel bearing has slight play nearside front (2.5.A.3c)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside chassis (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 114,025 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Oct 2014 114,024 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

Nearside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 103,510 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 103,017 miles

nearside front panhard rod mounting corroded

nearside rear and offside rear chassis corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2011 99,709 miles

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

all prescribed areas and chassis beginning to show signs of corrosion

front metal brake pipes corroded but not badly

front no. plate slightly damaged

slight power steering fluid leak at steering box

Pass 11 Oct 2010 98,615 miles

all around rear axle new parts welded on

all brake pipes beginning to corrode

n/s/f seat belt frayed

Pass 4 Sep 2009 95,047 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering damper deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 2 Sep 2008 90,334 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 90,334 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 87,807 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 13 Dec 2006 80,734 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2005 74,340 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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L29 OYB is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L29 OYB, 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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L29 OYB is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 January 1994.

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