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L852 OSG

1994 Land Rover Defender

Multi-colour Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests34 (20 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

189,212 mi
Last recorded189,212 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL852 OSG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 14 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 189,212 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 188,804 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Drag link end ball joint has slight play steering box end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 188,281 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2024 188,281 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2023 187,896 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2022 187,891 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

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

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

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

Front Prop shaft likely to become detached (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Dec 2021 187,659 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2021 187,659 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 187,038 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2020 186,993 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected axle bracket (2.1.2 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Dec 2019 184,887 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

o/s & n/s front swivel joints slight oil leak

Fail 28 Nov 2019 184,885 miles

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

Brake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

o/s & n/s front swivel joints slight oil leak

Pass 14 Aug 2018 184,310 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2018 184,244 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Aug 2017 181,202 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 181,152 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 179,694 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 178,839 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 177,425 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 29 Jul 2014 177,425 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 173,615 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2013 173,615 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 170,053 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 170,053 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3) DANGEROUS

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a) DANGEROUS

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jul 2011 163,205 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 159,031 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 159,031 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2009 155,303 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 155,303 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 150,569 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 150,218 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2006 142,742 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 142,739 miles

Ball joint ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

both rear triangle bushes worn o.k for test

chassis corroded

engine oil leak is excessive

front crook arm bushes worn o.k for test

rear axle spring mountings corroded

rear propshaft u.j worn

rear shock absorber casings corroded & bushes worn o.k for test

Pass 8 Dec 2005 139,815 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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L852 OSG is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Multi-colour with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 L852 OSG, 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 L852 OSG registered?

L852 OSG is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 July 1994.

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The MOT history for L852 OSG shows 34 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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