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L296 DFX

1994 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

112,685 mi
Last recorded112,685 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL296 DFX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 112,685 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2025 111,502 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 110,598 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 109,820 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 108,692 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 107,295 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 106,020 miles

rear arb bushes perished

Pass 31 Jul 2019 104,961 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 103,517 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 100,088 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 95,993 miles

Offside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 91,671 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 89,221 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 86,102 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 78,636 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 78,636 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 66,899 miles

advise centre exhaust rubber has split , replacement desireable, though exhaust is very secure. † † †adivse front number plate, end of number plate broken off, letters still legible, replacement desireable. † †

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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L296 DFX is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 L296 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 L296 DFX registered?

L296 DFX is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 March 1994.

Is L296 DFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for L296 DFX shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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