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L882 OEC

1994 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,454 mi
Last recorded100,454 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL882 OEC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 100,454 miles

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2026 100,421 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting central body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 100,082 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2022 100,051 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis next to spring mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Out rigger corroded

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 100,082 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed door trap marks in webbing (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Sep 2021 100,079 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis - area of upper spring mount/bump stop (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis - spring top mount/bump stop (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed door trap marks in webbing (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 100,048 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed door trap marks (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 100,026 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed door trap marks in webbing (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 10 Sep 2019 100,026 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed door trap marks in webbing (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 100,085 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged door trap marks (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 100,036 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 100,039 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 99,306 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2015 99,306 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 97,704 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 97,011 miles

o/s/f axle swivel joint has very slight play

Pass 3 Aug 2012 85,243 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 93,334 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 91,167 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 88,293 miles

advise front propshaft u/j worn

Pass 29 May 2008 87,147 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 85,723 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2006 84,056 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 84,056 miles

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

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

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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L882 OEC is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L882 OEC, 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 L882 OEC registered?

L882 OEC is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 April 1994.

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