MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
143,291 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 disc's (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Various leaks from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Oil leak, but not excessive Slight leak from transfer gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Slight leak rear diff pinion (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Coil spring corroded All 4 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Drivers Footwell corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip to screen (3.2 (a) (i))
exhaust back box rusty
n/s/f swivel joint leaking
rear diff leaking
Nearside Front swivel housing leaking
rear diff pinion seal leaking
stone chips windscreen
Nearside Body mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired footwell excessively corroded (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front swivel housing leaking
rear diff pinion seal leaking
stone chips windscreen
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated PERISHED (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Headlamp aim too low BOTH (1.8)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated PERISHED (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (8.2.2)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
leaking grease from n/s/f swivel housing seal
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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L704 BPV is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 L704 BPV, 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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L704 BPV is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1994.
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