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L300 BWD

1994 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

128,752 mi
Last recorded128,752 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL300 BWD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 128,752 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2025 128,251 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 127,134 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 125,994 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2023 125,994 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 124,881 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 123,617 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective tail pipe bracket corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Nov 2019 123,617 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective tail pipe bracket corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 121,135 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 118,004 miles

Central Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 114,921 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2015 111,751 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2015 111,751 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2014 108,642 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear brake discs corroded on inside edge.

Pass 13 Nov 2014 108,642 miles

rear brake discs corroded on inside edge.

Pass 16 Dec 2013 105,419 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2013 105,419 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Fail 5 Dec 2012 99,254 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 99,254 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 94,680 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 94,680 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 88,124 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 88,124 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 20 Oct 2009 84,300 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 84,300 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 81,524 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 81,524 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 78,788 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 78,788 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2006 76,627 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2005 73,053 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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L300 BWD is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 L300 BWD, 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 L300 BWD registered?

L300 BWD is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 April 1994.

Is L300 BWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for L300 BWD shows 31 tests with a 64.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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