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L536 BCU

1994 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests33 (22 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

159,397 mi
Last recorded159,397 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL536 BCU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

22 pass 11 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 159,397 miles
Fail 9 May 2026 159,397 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2025 158,312 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 157,376 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2022 156,471 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 154,036 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

UNDER BODY SURFACE CORROSION

Pass 30 Nov 2020 151,836 miles

CORROSION APPEARING TO FRONT FLOOR OUT SIDE OF AREA AND SURFACE CORROSION ON CHASSIS

NEAR SIDE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT SWIVEL SLIGHT LEAK

OIL LEAK ON BACK OF ENGINE

WEAR IN PROP SHAFT COUPLINGS GREASED UP

WEAR IN TOP SHOCK BUSHES

Pass 24 May 2019 146,404 miles
Fail 24 May 2019 146,400 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 142,399 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 142,266 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 138,816 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

front tyres starting to get low of tread on inside edges

Fail 25 Apr 2017 138,806 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

front tyres starting to get low of tread on inside edges

Pass 30 Mar 2016 135,291 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 135,281 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Front of NSF chassis - inner face (2.2.C.1h)

Steering locking device missing Nearside drag link end (2.2.C.1g)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded OSF outrigger (radius arm mounting) 3 areas (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 125,563 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 125,563 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 123,720 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 121,012 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 116,573 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2012 116,565 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 114,361 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 111,784 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 108,237 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 106,772 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2008 106,770 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 103,443 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 97,498 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 97,476 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2006 97,300 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear cross member corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2006 96,855 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 96,855 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 92,131 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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L536 BCU is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L536 BCU, 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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L536 BCU is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 March 1994.

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