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L46 OSF

1994 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

128,377 mi
Last recorded128,377 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2021
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL46 OSF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2021 128,377 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 116,410 miles

both front outriggers corroded

both rear chassis rails corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2016 113,692 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis rail by cross member (6.6.6)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 111,969 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 111,080 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013 108,206 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2013 108,199 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 104,152 miles

advise n/s/f outrigger,advise pipes on back axle

Pass 25 Jan 2011 102,423 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 102,416 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 100,632 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 99,364 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 97,501 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 97,501 miles

Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 1 Dec 2006 94,823 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 94,823 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Oil leak

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

both front hub axle balls leaking slightly

off side front inner door panel loose at corner.

slight oil leak from steering box.

turbo intake hose splitting.

Pass 30 Nov 2005 91,379 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2005 91,374 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2005 91,175 miles

Centre Rear Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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L46 OSF is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 L46 OSF, 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 L46 OSF registered?

L46 OSF is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 May 1994.

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