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L688 SFM

1994 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

136,373 mi
Last recorded136,373 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL688 SFM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Fail 19 Dec 2025 136,373 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit attachment corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 129,796 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes covered (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 29 Nov 2024 129,787 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes covered (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2023 120,869 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 25 Oct 2023 120,866 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))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 111,242 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 106,415 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower outer pivot bearing slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower outer pivot bearing slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 15 Oct 2021 106,371 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear, rear trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis tube under o/s/r/ seats corroded and coming away from rest of chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower outer pivot bearing slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower outer pivot bearing slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 103,151 miles

Battery box corroded

Fuel tank cradle corroded

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear damp around brake caliper

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis by spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 100,108 miles

Front upper shock absorber mounts (turrets) corroded

Fuel tank cradle corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear brake caliper slightly damp

Fail 12 Apr 2019 100,108 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting body mount/jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened trailing arm mount / axle bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength centre crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn "A" frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front upper shock absorber mounts (turrets) corroded

Fuel tank cradle corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear brake caliper slightly damp

Pass 20 Apr 2018 100,008 miles

Fuel tank cradle corroded

Headlamp beams slightly weak.

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking / body mount (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Rear Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt "A" frame (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 100,006 miles

Oil leak ()

fuel tank cradle corroded

rear A frame ball joint boot perished

rear diff seal leaking

Pass 15 Apr 2016 100,000 miles

A frame ball joint boot perished

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2015 99,301 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 97,942 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front hub seals / swivel seals damp

slight corrosion around o/s/f axle / radius arm mount

Pass 30 Apr 2013 97,260 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 93,896 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 91,873 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 91,867 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 13 May 2009 88,899 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 88,896 miles

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

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 85,216 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 85,210 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2007 82,004 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 76,730 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 SFM is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SFM, 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 SFM registered?

L688 SFM is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 March 1994.

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