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L702 FBO

1994 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

124,286 mi
Last recorded124,286 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL702 FBO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 124,286 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 13 Jul 2026 124,285 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2025 123,137 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front bulk head corroded

Nearside Front floor corroded

Nearside hub seal leaking

Offside Front floor corroded

Offside hub seal leaking

Fail 18 Jun 2025 123,137 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulk head (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front bulk head corroded

Nearside Front floor corroded

Nearside hub seal leaking

Offside Front floor corroded

Offside hub seal leaking

Pass 13 Oct 2023 122,927 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front and rear chassis weld repairs

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

floor areas weld repairs and corrosion

Pass 21 Sep 2022 121,105 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 119,847 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 119,237 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 117,367 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 114,912 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 112,144 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 109,688 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 107,376 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 105,581 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 102,848 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 100,120 miles

Oil leak

Pass 29 Sep 2011 96,870 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 93,439 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 90,153 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 87,874 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 87,778 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

off side rear bump stop rubber insecure

Pass 1 Oct 2007 85,030 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 80,851 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 80,851 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Nov 2005 76,232 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2005 76,232 miles

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

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

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 FBO is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 L702 FBO, 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 FBO?

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What year was L702 FBO registered?

L702 FBO is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 April 1994.

Is L702 FBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for L702 FBO shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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