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L268 BFP

1994 Land Rover Defender

Black Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

55,986 mi
Last recorded55,986 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL268 BFP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 55,986 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 55,627 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2023 54,879 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 54,442 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 53,899 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2020 53,899 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Aug 2019 53,665 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 12 Aug 2019 53,658 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed fouling on brake pipe during lock to lock checks (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering locking device ineffective track rod end locking nut loose (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Steering locking device ineffective track rod end locking nut loose (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2018 53,287 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 52,619 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 51,964 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 49,812 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

O/S/F bump stop(on axle) area corroded

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 2 Dec 2013 49,812 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)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

O/S/F bump stop(on axle) area corroded

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 45,852 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 45,079 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

all front and rear suspension related commponents corroded.

off side front hub seal slightly leaking.

Pass 2 Aug 2010 44,401 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

rear number plate discoloured

Pass 3 Aug 2009 43,425 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 43,425 miles

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2008 42,160 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front n/s and o/s brake pipes not checked due to excessive covering

Fail 17 Jul 2008 42,160 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front n/s and o/s brake pipes not checked due to excessive covering

Fail 4 Jun 2008 42,146 miles

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

Offside Front Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

all brake calipers corroded.

all front suspension components & mounting points corroded.

all indicator lenses slightly discoloured.

all side steps corroded.

both sides front hub seals slightly leaking.

both sides rear coil springs and mounting points corroded.

exhaust poor in places.

rear crossmember corroded but not within a perscribed area.

Pass 26 Apr 2007 41,280 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

both front brake flex hose ends corroded.

corrosion to all ancillery suspension parts.

drivers spot light not working.

Pass 24 Apr 2006 40,264 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 40,215 miles

Offside Lower Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

both front swivel hub seals leaking slightly.

choke light stays on.

off side spot light not working.

spare wheel cover cord broken.

steering column middle universal joint slightly worn.

underside of vehicle corroded in places.

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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L268 BFP is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 L268 BFP, 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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L268 BFP is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 January 1994.

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