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L986 HRO

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

66,808 mi
Last recorded66,808 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL986 HRO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 66,808 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2025 64,160 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2025 64,154 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2024 64,105 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2024 64,101 miles

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Out rigger /fuel tank support (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2023 63,340 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 62,892 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 62,593 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 62,072 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 61,735 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2019 61,735 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 61,326 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 60,968 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 60,556 miles

slight play in o/s/f swivel joint

Pass 8 Sep 2015 59,640 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 56,511 miles

both front metal brake pipes into caliper slightly corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2013 55,523 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 52,245 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 49,546 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 43,434 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 37,342 miles

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

rear number plate cracked around edges

Pass 7 Jul 2008 31,425 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 23,275 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 23,179 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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L986 HRO is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 L986 HRO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L986 HRO registered?

L986 HRO is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 January 1994.

Is L986 HRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for L986 HRO shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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