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L812 ONW

1994 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests32 (22 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

167,806 mi
Last recorded167,806 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL812 ONW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

22 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 167,806 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Leak from engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Leak from front diff area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 167,145 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Slight leak from engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Slight leak from front diff unit (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 165,692 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 165,493 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 164,898 miles

Offside Front steering damper boot split

Pass 18 Oct 2021 163,596 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 161,573 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 158,161 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 155,188 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front tyre has minor cut to outer wall

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

Pass 7 Nov 2017 154,203 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 151,667 miles

both rear bump stops missing

Fail 19 May 2016 151,666 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis member x3 places (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis member 2 places (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play off of drop arm (2.2.B.1f)

both rear bump stops missing

offside front hub seal leaking

rear propshaft u/j joint excess worn

Pass 10 Apr 2015 142,681 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

both front hub seals leaking

both rear brake discs cover missing

both rear bump stops missing

Fail 8 Apr 2015 142,679 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

both front hub seals leaking

both rear brake discs cover missing

both rear bump stops missing

Pass 24 Jan 2014 135,276 miles

Offside rear brake guards missing

front and rear tyres extend out from the arches

nearside rear brake guards missing

offside and nearside front to rear chassi members starting to corrode

Fail 22 Jan 2014 135,275 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake guards missing

front and rear tyres extend out from the arches

nearside rear brake guards missing

offside and nearside front to rear chassi members starting to corrode

Pass 23 Jan 2013 126,607 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 126,591 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

bonnet stay insecure

Pass 9 Aug 2012 123,732 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 123,727 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

offsie front bump stop missing

battery compartment excessivley corroded

nearside front brake backplate missing and offside heavily corroded advise replacement

nearside front huseal weaping

Pass 13 Dec 2011 119,764 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 119,764 miles

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Dec 2010 116,114 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2010 116,111 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 111,347 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 6 Nov 2009 111,295 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 107,524 miles

n/s rear chassis holed but not within 30 cm of a prescribed area .not naffecting braking or steering

Fail 10 Nov 2008 107,521 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

n/s rear chassis holed but not within 30 cm of a prescribed area .not naffecting braking or steering

Pass 18 Oct 2007 103,144 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 99,420 miles

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

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

draglink ball joint to drop arm rubber boot split.

n/s/f tyre cracked around inner sidewall casing.

Fail 26 Oct 2006 99,420 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

draglink ball joint to drop arm rubber boot split.

n/s/f tyre cracked around inner sidewall casing.

Pass 9 Nov 2005 94,331 miles

Exhaust centre section corroded and blowing slightly.

n/s/r and o/s/r shock absorber top mounting bushes worn and showing free movement.

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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L812 ONW is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 L812 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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L812 ONW is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 January 1994.

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