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M860 OJU

1994 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

76,980 mi
Last recorded76,980 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM860 OJU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 76,980 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Various oil leaks

Pass 29 Nov 2024 75,858 miles

Various oil leaks

Pass 17 Nov 2023 74,882 miles

Various oil leaks

Pass 28 Nov 2022 73,907 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 72,078 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 70,323 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Transfer box. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust section corroded.

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Steering damper bushes worn and leaking oil.

Pass 30 May 2019 67,950 miles
Fail 30 May 2019 67,950 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 May 2018 66,223 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 66,025 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Feb 2016 66,025 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 64,907 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

both rear tyres starting to deteriorate

Pass 8 Jan 2014 63,627 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 62,379 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Jan 2012 60,257 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jan 2012 60,257 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 58,041 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 55,413 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 53,132 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2008 53,091 miles

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

Offside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2007 51,094 miles

Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Dec 2006 49,347 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 49,347 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

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

very slight oil leak from steering leak

Pass 24 Nov 2005 47,624 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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M860 OJU is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 M860 OJU, 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 M860 OJU registered?

M860 OJU is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is M860 OJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for M860 OJU shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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