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L630 OHP

1994 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

165,513 mi
Last recorded165,513 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL630 OHP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 165,513 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 160,965 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 158,598 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine, gearbox and rear axle. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2021 158,588 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine, gearbox and rear axle. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 157,258 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2020 157,242 miles

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

Nearside 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))

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

Offside 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))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 154,699 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2019 154,694 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 150,350 miles

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

steering box damp, poss indicating a leak. investigation recommended.

Fail 21 Feb 2018 150,350 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

steering box damp, poss indicating a leak. investigation recommended.

Pass 1 Mar 2017 141,469 miles

Nearside Rear direction indicator bulb holder does not hold bulb firmly and may stop working.

transmission oil leak

Fail 1 Mar 2017 141,469 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear direction indicator bulb holder does not hold bulb firmly and may stop working.

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

transmission oil leak

Pass 26 Feb 2016 136,724 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 136,169 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Jul 2014 136,169 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 130,535 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2012 119,839 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 119,839 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 117,848 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 117,734 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 117,734 miles

Centre Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 80,006 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 80,006 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 80,006 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

slight wear in rear prop shaft joint

Pass 13 Dec 2005 80,006 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2005 80,006 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Nov 2005 149,622 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2005 149,622 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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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L630 OHP is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 L630 OHP, 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 L630 OHP registered?

L630 OHP is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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