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OUJ 852

1994 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

41,175 mi
Last recorded41,175 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOUJ 852
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 1 Jul 2026 41,175 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2025 41,161 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 41,142 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 41,128 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 41,111 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 40,435 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 40,420 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 39,996 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 39,979 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 39,528 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 39,058 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 38,950 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 38,927 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 38,904 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 38,888 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 38,871 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 38,769 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 38,308 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 38,237 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 37,862 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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OUJ 852 is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 OUJ 852, 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

How do I check the history of OUJ 852?

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What year was OUJ 852 registered?

OUJ 852 is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 September 1994.

Is OUJ 852 safe to buy?

The MOT history for OUJ 852 shows 20 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does OUJ 852 have outstanding finance?

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