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L306 FBO

1994 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

94,281 mi
Last recorded94,281 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL306 FBO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 94,281 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft cv joint (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2024 93,772 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 93,530 miles

Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulkhead (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both(on axle) (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential front seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

little reserve travel on handbrake

Fail 6 Sep 2023 93,530 miles

Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulkhead (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both(on axle) (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential front seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

little reserve travel on handbrake

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 93,240 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulkhead (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both(on axle) (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential pinion seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

little reserve travel on handbrake

Pass 9 Aug 2021 92,904 miles

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential front pinion seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle beam (1.1.11 (c))

little reserve travel on handbrake

Pass 10 Aug 2020 92,461 miles

Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floorpans (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential pinion seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 92,050 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floorpan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 91,988 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 91,589 miles

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

Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 89,653 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 84,757 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2008 80,905 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 76,708 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 4 Oct 2006 73,002 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 73,002 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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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L306 FBO is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 L306 FBO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L306 FBO registered?

L306 FBO is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 March 1994.

Is L306 FBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for L306 FBO shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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