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L269 BFP

1994 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

168,962 mi
Last recorded168,962 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2022
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL269 BFP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2022 168,962 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 162,123 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 154,382 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2018 150,007 miles

track rod end boots in poor condition

various fluid leaks

Fail 24 Aug 2018 150,006 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength near spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength near spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

track rod end boots in poor condition

various fluid leaks

Pass 15 May 2017 149,526 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 148,893 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 147,626 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 143,503 miles

1.Pas box and pump have slight leakage of fluid. 2.Ball joint rubbers poor. 3.Engine/gearbox oil leaks. 4.Corrosion to both Front floors,Chassis and suspension,crossmembers and brake components.

Fail 24 Apr 2014 143,503 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

1.Pas box and pump have slight leakage of fluid. 2.Ball joint rubbers poor. 3.Engine/gearbox oil leaks. 4.Corrosion to both Front floors,Chassis and suspension,crossmembers and brake components.

Pass 25 Apr 2013 141,224 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front propshaft rear joint badly worn rear propshaft rear joint worn

Fail 23 Apr 2013 141,224 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front propshaft rear joint badly worn rear propshaft rear joint worn

Pass 2 Apr 2012 137,565 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

offside front tyre outer wall slight cut

Fail 29 Mar 2012 137,564 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

offside front tyre outer wall slight cut

Pass 29 Mar 2011 132,008 miles

front brake disc's corroded

Fail 16 Mar 2011 131,963 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Rear Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

front brake disc's corroded

n/s/r bump stop missing

Pass 16 Feb 2010 123,599 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 121,367 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

slight in ball joint on steering box drop arm

Fail 29 Oct 2008 121,367 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

slight in ball joint on steering box drop arm

Pass 14 Nov 2007 116,612 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 116,612 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Aug 2006 111,085 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2005 99,468 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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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L269 BFP is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 L269 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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What year was L269 BFP registered?

L269 BFP is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 January 1994.

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