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L9 OAA

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

48,618 mi
Last recorded48,618 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL9 OAA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 48,618 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 105,287 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 99,412 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 May 2022 93,376 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 91,046 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 85,261 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 186,155 miles

all 4 7.50/16 tyres sidewalls cracked and spilt

Fail 2 Nov 2012 186,151 miles

Centre Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

all 4 7.50/16 tyres sidewalls cracked and spilt

Pass 21 Oct 2011 176,954 miles

Oil leak

Fail 18 Oct 2011 176,944 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Oct 2010 166,289 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 159,761 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 159,761 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 147,384 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Sep 2007 135,382 miles

horn poor

slight pulsating osr brake

slighty leek steering box

Pass 18 Sep 2006 126,240 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 126,240 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 26 Aug 2005 114,679 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Fail 26 Aug 2005 114,679 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

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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L9 OAA is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 L9 OAA, 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 L9 OAA registered?

L9 OAA is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 November 1994.

Is L9 OAA safe to buy?

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