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L802 ONW

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

110,944 mi
Last recorded110,944 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL802 ONW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 110,944 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 110,348 miles
Fail 22 May 2024 110,348 miles

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure ball joint to diff housing (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Feb 2022 110,259 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2022 110,227 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 108,670 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 107,919 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 107,024 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 106,582 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 106,444 miles

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

braided brake hoses fitted

front hub oil seals leaking slightly

Fail 15 Jul 2014 106,430 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

braided brake hoses fitted

front hub oil seals leaking slightly

Pass 4 Jun 2013 103,339 miles

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

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

braided front brake hoses fitted

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

poor repairs to chassis

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 3 Jun 2013 103,338 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

braided front brake hoses fitted

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

poor repairs to chassis

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 18 Oct 2012 103,331 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

braided front brake hoses fitted

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

poor repairs to chassis

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 15 Jun 2011 141,753 miles

chassis has been heavily welded

Fail 14 Jun 2011 141,753 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

chassis has been heavily welded

Pass 7 Jun 2010 137,843 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 136,569 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2009 136,569 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 134,195 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 128,770 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 128,770 miles

Centre Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 May 2006 122,839 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 122,839 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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L802 ONW is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 L802 ONW, 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 L802 ONW registered?

L802 ONW is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 January 1994.

Is L802 ONW safe to buy?

The MOT history for L802 ONW shows 24 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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