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L704 BPV

1994 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,291 mi
Last recorded143,291 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2025
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL704 BPV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2025 143,291 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 143,280 miles

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))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 142,945 miles

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))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 142,931 miles

exhaust back box rusty

n/s/f swivel joint leaking

rear diff leaking

Pass 28 Jan 2019 142,789 miles

Nearside Front swivel housing leaking

rear diff pinion seal leaking

stone chips windscreen

Fail 28 Jan 2019 142,789 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2018 140,211 miles

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)

Fail 17 Jan 2018 140,211 miles

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)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 137,651 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2017 137,651 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 135,645 miles

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)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 132,328 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2015 132,328 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 28 Jan 2014 124,853 miles

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)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 124,853 miles

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 15 Jan 2013 117,619 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 117,619 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 113,911 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2011 109,041 miles

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)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 109,041 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 102,236 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 102,236 miles

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)

Pass 31 Jan 2009 88,053 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 86,922 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 84,759 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 82,696 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 82,695 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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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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What year was L704 BPV registered?

L704 BPV is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L704 BPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for L704 BPV shows 27 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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