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L688 BNX

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

124,258 mi
Last recorded124,258 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2020
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2020 124,258 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2019 124,256 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 124,222 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2018 124,220 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2017 122,752 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 109,600 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 108,961 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 105,685 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 105,685 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 25 May 2011 101,230 miles

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

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

front prop rear coupling has slight play

Pass 25 May 2010 97,670 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 93,511 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

bullbars insecure

offside wheel bearing feels rough when rotated

Fail 13 May 2009 93,511 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

bullbars insecure

offside wheel bearing feels rough when rotated

Pass 10 May 2008 89,380 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 87,747 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 84,470 miles

Centre Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2005 80,872 miles

Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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 BNX is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 L688 BNX, 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 L688 BNX registered?

L688 BNX is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 March 1994.

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