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L9 OTJ

1994 Land Rover Defender

Black Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

8,459 mi
Last recorded8,459 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2024
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL9 OTJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2024 8,459 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 8,458 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 8,419 miles

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 15 Oct 2021 8,032 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 7,737 miles

slight play in front wheel bearings

Fail 16 Sep 2019 7,737 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 2 Nov 2013 6,242 miles

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

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

Oil leak

both front tyres cracked on sidewalls

signs on fuel leak from tank

slight leak from nearside rear outer diff seal

slight leak from steering box

Pass 31 Jul 2012 4,451 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2011 600 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 155 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 97 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp obscured more than 50% (1.3.2c)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2006 105,522 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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L9 OTJ is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 OTJ, 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 OTJ registered?

L9 OTJ is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1994.

Is L9 OTJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for L9 OTJ shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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