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L390 OHJ

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests24 (22 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

61,102 mi
Last recorded61,102 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL390 OHJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

22 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 61,102 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2025 59,930 miles

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

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 59,127 miles

Coolant leak at waterpump area

Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2023 58,136 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both have slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2022 57,236 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2021 56,162 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 54,892 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Front floor on both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 54,796 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 53,821 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2017 52,594 miles

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

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

fuel tank corrosion

Pass 15 Nov 2016 51,487 miles

Front Propshaft universal joint worn front joint

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

brake pipes coated in grease/underseal unable to fully inspect

slight noise across rear axle/wheel bearings while rotating

steering damper bush slightly worn

Pass 20 Nov 2015 50,560 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 49,281 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 47,808 miles

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Fail 13 Nov 2013 47,747 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 46,531 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight oil leak at transfer box / park brake housing

Pass 16 Nov 2011 45,412 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2011 45,412 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 43,988 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 42,697 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 41,010 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2007 39,500 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 37,069 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 35,872 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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L390 OHJ is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 L390 OHJ, 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 L390 OHJ registered?

L390 OHJ is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 May 1994.

Is L390 OHJ safe to buy?

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