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L861 APV

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

187,890 mi
Last recorded187,890 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL861 APV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 187,890 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured lenses starting to discolour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security central rear outrigger corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated a frame ball joint dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 187,559 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At brake hose joint (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security N/S & O/S mount corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2024 187,554 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Upper Bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At brake hose joint (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security N/S & O/S mount corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 187,186 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Rear bolt on body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 186,851 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front shocks damp (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine leaking oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive front diff leaking oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 186,353 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 185,287 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 184,932 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 181,052 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 179,360 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

light corrosion to floor,chassis and suspension

Pass 8 Nov 2016 178,066 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

light corrosion to floor,chassis and suspension

Fail 8 Nov 2016 178,066 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

light corrosion to floor,chassis and suspension

Pass 27 Oct 2015 176,319 miles

Body has slight corrosion underside of vehicle (6.1.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

oil leak

Fail 22 Oct 2015 176,312 miles

Nearside Body or chassis 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)

Body has slight corrosion underside of vehicle (6.1.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

oil leak

Pass 28 Oct 2014 174,710 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

steering damper bushes worn

Fail 16 Oct 2014 174,702 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion 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)

Offside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

steering damper bushes worn

Pass 9 Oct 2013 170,119 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

pinion seal leaking contaminanting brake hose

Pass 27 Sep 2012 167,421 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 164,612 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 9 Oct 2010 161,374 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2010 161,325 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2009 156,591 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 149,608 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 18 Aug 2008 149,590 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front hub seal damp

Pass 20 Aug 2007 141,106 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 129,421 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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L861 APV is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 L861 APV, 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 L861 APV registered?

L861 APV is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 June 1994.

Is L861 APV safe to buy?

The MOT history for L861 APV shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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