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L286 DFX

1994 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL286 DFX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2020
Pass 4 Jul 2017 100,000 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 99,999 miles

Corrosion to rear cross member

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

Lighting main-beam switch deteriorated

Propshaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing Front Propshaft rear flange ()

Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Rear diff. top mounting ball joint deteriorated

Wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 16 Jun 2015 99,999 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both wiper blades worn

engine oil leak

offside front seat worn

offside rear reflecter broken

rear cross member corroded

rear propshaft uj worn

Fail 11 Jun 2015 99,999 miles

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both wiper blades worn

engine oil leak

offside front seat worn

offside rear reflecter broken

rear cross member corroded

rear propshaft uj worn

Pass 15 May 2014 100,000 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2014 100,000 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Towbar component excessively damaged (6.6.1)

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

Pass 2 May 2013 100,000 miles

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

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

both front inner brake pads worn

front propshaft bolts loose

two different headlamps fitted

Fail 1 May 2013 100,000 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

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

both front inner brake pads worn

front propshaft bolts loose

nearside front lens broken

two different headlamps fitted

Pass 24 Apr 2012 99,999 miles

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

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

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

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

both wiper blades worn

Pass 12 Apr 2011 99,723 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 99,721 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 81,523 miles

Brake pedal anti slip pad worn

Clutch pedal anti slip pad missing

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

Oil leak

Front prop shaft retaining bolts loose and nuts missing

Fail 19 Oct 2007 81,487 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Brake pedal anti slip pad worn

Clutch pedal anti slip pad missing

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

Oil leak

Front prop shaft retaining bolts loose and nuts missing

Pass 20 Oct 2006 73,618 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

front brake imbalance. 11% (limit 25%)

Pass 16 Jan 2006 69,213 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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L286 DFX is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 L286 DFX, 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 L286 DFX registered?

L286 DFX is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 April 1994.

Is L286 DFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for L286 DFX shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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