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L514 EOK

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

164,632 mi
Last recorded164,632 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL514 EOK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 164,632 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 May 2026 164,585 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2025 162,607 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2023 160,748 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2022 157,881 miles
Pass 2 May 2020 154,523 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 98,298 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion chassis rail (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion bulkhead ,outside prescribed area (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion chassis suspension arm mounting, but not considered excessive. (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion bulkhead, but not considered excessive. (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion chassis rail (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion outrigger (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion chassis suspension arm mounting, but not considered excessive. (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak engine

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

Rear axle A frame has slight play in ball joint

Slight oil leak from o/s hub swivel seal.

Fail 26 Jul 2016 98,298 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion chassis rail (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion bulkhead ,outside prescribed area (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion chassis suspension arm mounting, but not considered excessive. (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion bulkhead, but not considered excessive. (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion chassis rail (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion outrigger (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion chassis suspension arm mounting, but not considered excessive. (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak engine

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

Rear axle A frame has slight play in ball joint

Slight oil leak from o/s hub swivel seal.

Fail 4 Jul 2016 98,205 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded anti roll bar area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Corrosion to nearside chassis rail

Corrosion to nearside outer chassis suspension arm mounting not considered excessive

Corrosion to offside bulk head not considered excessive

Corrosion to offside chassis rail

Corrosion to offside outer chassis suspension arm mount not considered excessive

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion outrigger (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear axle A frame ball joint has slight play

Serious oil leak from nearside front axle

Slight oil leak from offside hub swivel seal

corrosion on nearside front bulk head outside of prescribed area

oil leak from engine

Pass 28 Jan 2015 96,059 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2015 96,057 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 93,987 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 88,816 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 88,808 miles

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2010 84,757 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 74,629 miles

Nearside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2008 65,803 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 55,054 miles

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Nov 2005 44,104 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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L514 EOK is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 L514 EOK, 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 L514 EOK registered?

L514 EOK is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 February 1994.

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