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L706 HJX

1994 Land Rover Defender

Yellow Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2025
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

225,909 mi
Last recorded225,909 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL706 HJX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Fail 6 May 2025 225,909 miles

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out rigga (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out rigga (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 7 May 2024 220,165 miles

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigga (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 4 May 2023 217,774 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2023 217,774 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 211,709 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 202,929 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 181,967 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2019 181,943 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 157,925 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 154,374 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

underside is generally in a poor and corroded condition

Fail 13 Sep 2017 154,374 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 152,323 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 5 Sep 2016 152,323 miles

Centre Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 150,723 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 150,723 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 149,101 miles

osf metal brake pipe corroded

osr tyre slight mishape

coolant leak

corrosion to chassis

corrosion to rear cross member

engine slight oil leak

Fail 24 Jul 2014 149,100 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

coolant leak

corrosion to chassis

corrosion to rear cross member

engine oil leak

osf metal brake pipe corroded

osr tyre slight mishaped

Pass 5 Jul 2013 144,442 miles

oil leaks from engine

rear tyres going out of shape

Fail 28 Jun 2013 144,430 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

oil leaks from engine

rear tyres going out of shape

Pass 26 Jun 2012 137,594 miles

all metal brake pipes corroded

corrosion to rear cross member

engine oil leak

nsf tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 21 Jun 2012 137,588 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Stop lamp missing (1.2.1a)

all metal brake pipes corroded

corrosion to rear cross member

engine oil leak

nsf tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 6 Jul 2011 130,221 miles

corrosion to rear cross memeber

metal brake pipes corroded

osf seatbelt damaged

rear number plate detoriated

very bad engine oil leak

Fail 6 Jul 2011 130,221 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

corrosion to rear cross memeber

metal brake pipes corroded

osf seatbelt damaged

rear number plate detoriated

very bad engine oil leak

Pass 17 Jun 2010 123,632 miles

corrosion to rear chassis and cross memeber

engine oil leak

metal brake pipes slight corrosion

Pass 11 Jun 2009 117,770 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 114,257 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Jul 2008 114,257 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 107,716 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 107,716 miles

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

oil leaks from engine and gearbox driveshafts worn

Pass 11 Jul 2006 102,141 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 102,141 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

a serious coolant leak

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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L706 HJX is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Yellow with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

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 L706 HJX, 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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L706 HJX is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 March 1994.

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