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L858 RMA

1994 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 3947cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

81,795 mi
Last recorded81,795 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL858 RMA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 81,795 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023
Pass 21 Sep 2018 146,524 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 146,524 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2017 146,524 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases two into one (7.1.2)

Central Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded mounting point (5.2.6)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play both (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 146,524 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2016 146,524 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 141,079 miles

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Apr 2014 140,981 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 134,305 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 10 Jan 2013 134,294 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 14 Dec 2011 118,745 miles

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

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2011 118,745 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 107,601 miles

Corrosion starting to show near pedal box.Area not weakened at present time.

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 23 Sep 2010 107,601 miles

Corrosion starting to show near pedal box.Area not weakened at present time.

Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 97,202 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 97,202 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering component damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 95,347 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2008 95,347 miles

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)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2007 92,740 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 81,306 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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L858 RMA is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 3,947cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 RMA, 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 RMA registered?

L858 RMA is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 January 1994.

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