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BRN 722R

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,564 mi
Last recorded113,564 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBRN 722R
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 113,564 miles

Clutch pedal has restricted travel.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust connector loose (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs corroded on inner face. Reduced swept area. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Diff leaking oil

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Underbody and suspension corrosion.

Fail 28 Aug 2025 113,556 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Clutch pedal has restricted travel.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust connector loose (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs corroded on inner face. Reduced swept area. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Diff leaking oil

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Underbody and suspension corrosion.

Pass 15 Aug 2024 112,810 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 111,897 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 111,433 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 111,374 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Apr 2019 111,371 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated floor (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front floor starting to corrode

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

front bumper coroded

Pass 25 Apr 2018 111,326 miles

offside and nearside front floors corroding

Fail 25 Apr 2018 111,326 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion front bumper (6.1.C.1)

offside and nearside front floors corroding

Pass 25 Apr 2017 111,303 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 110,223 miles

Nearside Front floor starting to corrode

Offside Front floor starting to corrode

Pass 22 Apr 2015 108,898 miles

o/s/f floor starting to corrode

Fail 9 Apr 2015 108,770 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

o/s/f floor starting to corrode

Pass 30 Apr 2014 107,259 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

slight oil leak on steering box

Fail 16 Apr 2014 107,259 miles

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

slight oil leak on steering box

Pass 22 Mar 2012 106,053 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 99,210 miles

both front brake discs corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2009 97,046 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2009 97,045 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 93,461 miles

rear cross member corroded and holed

Fail 28 Jul 2008 93,444 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear cross member corroded and holed

Pass 25 Jun 2007 87,644 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2007 87,601 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2006 84,360 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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BRN 722R is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BRN 722R, 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 BRN 722R registered?

BRN 722R is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 June 1994.

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