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L704 OHP

1994 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

165,400 mi
Last recorded165,400 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL704 OHP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 165,400 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 163,543 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front shock turrets (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 162,584 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2023 162,584 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 162,210 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2022 162,209 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside 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 Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength of axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 158,840 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 149,443 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 149,367 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 134,544 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 118,868 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 118,868 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2012 109,158 miles

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

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Fail 16 May 2012 109,158 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Fail 6 Jun 2011 107,728 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 107,728 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 105,042 miles

All 4 tyres wearing unevenly

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 103,267 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 103,267 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 100,867 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 100,111 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 100,111 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Aug 2006 98,281 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

drop link ball joint seal broken on steering box

Pass 10 Aug 2005 96,709 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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L704 OHP is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L704 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 L704 OHP registered?

L704 OHP is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 December 1994.

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