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L483 DKH

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

139,077 mi
Last recorded139,077 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL483 DKH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 139,077 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 29 Apr 2026 139,077 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front track rod end (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front 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))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 8 May 2025 135,468 miles

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 6 May 2025 135,468 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Mid section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced Dip beam (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 1 May 2024 132,190 miles

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Steering box slight movement (2.1.1 (d) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2024 132,190 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front track rod end (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front 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))

Offside Front Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Steering box slight movement (2.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 10 May 2023 130,041 miles

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 9 May 2023 130,041 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 10 May 2022 129,402 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2021 124,689 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2020 121,013 miles

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 115,645 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 102,076 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 93,085 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 92,312 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 90,403 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 87,535 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2007 84,820 miles

Steering box has a slight leak at the drop arm

Steering drop arm ball joint gaitor is split

Fail 20 Dec 2007 84,798 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering box has a slight leak at the drop arm

Steering drop arm ball joint gaitor is split

Pass 6 Dec 2006 80,830 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 80,830 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Propshaft component defective

Pass 1 Dec 2005 77,481 miles

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

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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L483 DKH is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 L483 DKH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L483 DKH registered?

L483 DKH is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 April 1994.

Is L483 DKH safe to buy?

The MOT history for L483 DKH shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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