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L688 BJR

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

194,375 mi
Last recorded194,375 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2017
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL688 BJR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2017 194,375 miles

both front and n/s/f wheel bearing slight movement

o/s/r chassis has small hole at previous repair but not within prescribed area

oil leak

Fail 1 Mar 2017 194,372 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

both front and n/s/f wheel bearing slight movement

o/s/r chassis has small hole at previous repair but not within prescribed area

oil leak

Fail 1 Feb 2017 194,283 miles

Central Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering component deformed and unserviceable steering sphere seal u/s (2.2.C.1d)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped across axle brake pipes (3.6.B.1)

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

Stop lamp not working n/s & o/s (1.2.1b)

Ball joint has slight play steering arm to track r/end (2.2.B.1f)

Non obligatory mirror damaged engine ()

Offside Steering component slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Oil leak transfer box ()

Oil leak transmission ()

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed across axle brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

engine air filter insecure

Pass 23 Mar 2016 189,091 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

engine oil leak

front prop shaft bolts insecure

Fail 26 Jan 2016 188,896 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth brake pedal rubber (3.3.A.1b)

Centre Front Inner Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Bonded suspension unit attachment loose axle bump stops missing (2.4.F.1a)

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

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose clutch pedal rubber (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion corner of windscreen / A pillar (6.1.B.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front diff bolts loose

front diff prop bolts

engine oil leak

Pass 13 Feb 2015 183,301 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

vehical suspension lower on nearside

Fail 2 Feb 2015 183,115 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

vehical suspension lower on nearside

Pass 19 Feb 2014 177,500 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

exhaust clamp insecure

nearside rear indicator lamp damaged but working

vehicle suspension low on nearside

Fail 29 Jan 2014 177,485 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

exhaust clamp insecure

nearside rear indicotor lamp damaged but working

suspension low on nearside

Pass 18 Mar 2013 171,821 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 6 Mar 2013 171,767 miles

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Feb 2012 163,732 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2012 163,732 miles

Ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Front Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 156,046 miles

Oil leack at rear offside brake disc

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 149,752 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 18 Feb 2010 149,752 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 143,205 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 143,205 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Slight weepage of power steering fluid from steering box

Pass 28 Feb 2008 135,192 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 135,192 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2007 127,527 miles

ADVISE FRONT NUMBER PLATE DAMAGED

ADVISE NS WIPER SLIGHTLY TORN

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 4 Apr 2006 121,990 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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L688 BJR is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 L688 BJR, 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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L688 BJR is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 April 1994.

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