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L9 OFU

1994 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

152,855 mi
Last recorded152,855 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL9 OFU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2026 152,855 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2026 152,850 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Rear Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail universal joint (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Sep 2024 152,337 miles

BOTH SIDE STEPS CORRODED

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front diff oil leak

Fail 19 Sep 2024 152,335 miles

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

Rear Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement GEAR BOX SUPPORT BAR BOLTS LOOSE (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Axle swivel joint insecure in a stub axle hub seal leaking (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

BOTH SIDE STEPS CORRODED

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front diff oil leak

Pass 29 Aug 2023 145,532 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Aug 2023 145,527 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength on axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 129,858 miles

Nearside Front tyre misshaped inside edge

Offside Front tyre misshaped inside edge

Offside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 Aug 2022 129,854 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached chassis (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached chassis (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre misshaped inside edge

Offside Front tyre misshaped inside edge

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

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

exhaust silencer and central exhaust corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2021 116,950 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2021 116,947 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength by spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 110,196 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 109,366 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2019 109,365 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 11 Nov 2019 109,361 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all round (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2018 107,631 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 105,802 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 100,900 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 20 Oct 2015 96,512 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

oil leak

Fail 20 Oct 2015 96,512 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

oil leak

Pass 17 Oct 2014 95,901 miles

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

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

advise all shocker bushes are perished

advise front axle stay bar mount to axle n/s is corroded

advise front wheels odd j rims

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 13 Oct 2014 95,901 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

advise all shocker bushes are perished

advise front axle stay bar mount to axle n/s is corroded

advise front wheels odd j rims

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 95,322 miles

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

n/s rear tyre wall slight damage

rear body mounts n/s o/s corroded (ATTENSION)

steering box weeping (damp)

surface rust on brake pipes

Pass 9 Oct 2012 94,659 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

front sump guard fitted

rear cross member corroded

rear foot brake just met limit

surface corosion on steel brake pipes

Pass 21 Oct 2011 94,243 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 93,741 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 93,019 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 92,179 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 90,915 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 90,221 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 89,417 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2005 89,415 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 OFU is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OFU, 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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L9 OFU is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 June 1994.

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