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L702 BNX

1994 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,186 mi
Last recorded130,186 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL702 BNX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 130,186 miles

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

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

corrosion underside body

Pass 23 Aug 2011 105,210 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 105,209 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Steering damper deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering arm deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

REAR NO PLATE FADED / FRONT NUMBER PLATE DAMAGED

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 100,870 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 96,841 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 94,413 miles

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

Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

N/SIDE TRACK ROD END SPLIT PIN MISSING BUT NYLOCK NUT FITTED

Fail 21 Aug 2008 94,413 miles

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

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

Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

N/SIDE TRACK ROD END SPLIT PIN MISSING BUT NYLOCK NUT FITTED

Pass 15 Aug 2007 89,027 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 89,024 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 82,474 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 77,166 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2005 77,166 miles

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

Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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L702 BNX is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 L702 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of L702 BNX?

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What year was L702 BNX registered?

L702 BNX is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 April 1994.

Is L702 BNX safe to buy?

The MOT history for L702 BNX shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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