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OAK 472

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

155,908 mi
Last recorded155,908 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOAK 472
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 3 Apr 2025 155,908 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 155,806 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 154,963 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 69,112 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 64,817 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 57,266 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

corrosion starting on front axcle at shocker mounting

Pass 12 Feb 2008 56,788 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 55,582 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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OAK 472 is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 OAK 472, 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 OAK 472 registered?

OAK 472 is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 February 1994.

Is OAK 472 safe to buy?

The MOT history for OAK 472 shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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