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L593 OFS

1994 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

109,678 mi
Last recorded109,678 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL593 OFS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 109,678 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2026 109,678 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm insecurely attached radius arm (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm insecurely attached radius arm (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2025 109,012 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2025 109,012 miles

Brake drum contaminated handbrake (1.1.14 (b))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2024 108,353 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2023 107,896 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 106,833 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 106,000 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 104,237 miles

rear axle corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2019 102,896 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 101,637 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 100,541 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 99,968 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 98,810 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 97,860 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 96,483 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 94,481 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 92,672 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 90,719 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 88,453 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 88,453 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 86,288 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 83,000 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 80,480 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2005 76,318 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2005 76,318 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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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L593 OFS is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 L593 OFS, 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

How do I check the history of L593 OFS?

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What year was L593 OFS registered?

L593 OFS is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 June 1994.

Is L593 OFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for L593 OFS shows 26 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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