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L714 OEC

1994 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

172,230 mi
Last recorded172,230 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL714 OEC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 172,230 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 168,058 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 166,441 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 165,113 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 162,742 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 161,222 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 156,872 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 152,523 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 149,770 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 143,206 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 143,206 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 136,930 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 6 Jul 2012 136,930 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 132,972 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 128,370 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 121,154 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 117,750 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 112,816 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 107,963 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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L714 OEC is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 L714 OEC, 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 L714 OEC?

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What year was L714 OEC registered?

L714 OEC is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 May 1994.

Is L714 OEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for L714 OEC shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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