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L858 OMV

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

170,191 mi
Last recorded170,191 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2016
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL858 OMV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2016 170,191 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2016 170,010 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

nearside front swivel joints slight leak of oil/grease

Pass 10 Mar 2015 166,559 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 166,559 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 158,218 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 30 Jan 2014 158,218 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 151,028 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

Fail 6 Feb 2013 151,028 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

Pass 26 Mar 2012 148,302 miles

Both centre body mounts slight corrosion

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front tractor joint seal slightly leaking

Steering box drop arm slight play

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 Mar 2012 148,300 miles

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

Both centre body mounts slight corrosion

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front tractor joint seal slightly leaking

Steering box drop arm slight play

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 139,168 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2011 139,163 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2009 127,106 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 127,106 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 115,297 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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L858 OMV is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 L858 OMV, 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 L858 OMV registered?

L858 OMV is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 March 1994.

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