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L887 OHL

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

31,292 mi
Last recorded31,292 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2024
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL887 OHL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2024 31,292 miles

Central Rear Upper Oil leak, but not excessive upper engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play front joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play rear joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play joint on drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

engine cover fitted

Pass 5 Dec 2023 30,251 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2023 29,692 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 28,499 miles

Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 27,140 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 25,720 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 24,655 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 23,883 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 23,423 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 22,783 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 22,310 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 20,813 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 17,207 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 12,348 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Fail 12 Dec 2011 12,307 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 2,853 miles

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

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

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

drivers wiper arm link worn

drivers wiper blade deteriorated

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

slight play in drop arm ball joint

Fail 8 Dec 2010 2,848 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

drivers wiper arm link worn

drivers wiper blade deteriorated

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

slight play in drop arm ball joint

Pass 17 Nov 2009 94,893 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 94,893 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2008 88,002 miles

chassis showing signs of deterioration in areas

Fail 9 Dec 2008 88,000 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 81,117 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2007 81,117 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Dec 2006 73,493 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2005 67,183 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2005 67,183 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

light output slightly less on offside headlamp

offside front tyre down to 2/3mm

slight play in offside wiper lincage

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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L887 OHL 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 L887 OHL, 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 L887 OHL registered?

L887 OHL is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 March 1994.

Is L887 OHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for L887 OHL 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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