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L706 TPN

1994 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

126,213 mi
Last recorded126,213 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL706 TPN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 126,213 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 126,084 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

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

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

bonnet frame rusty

Pass 13 Nov 2020 125,892 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread CRACKED (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 125,631 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 125,301 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak engine area ()

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 124,840 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 124,840 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 124,224 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 5 May 2015 124,105 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

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

Fail 20 Apr 2015 124,099 miles

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 19 May 2014 124,042 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 123,719 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 123,672 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 27 May 2010 123,142 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 12,153 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 121,174 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 120,104 miles

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 TPN is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 L706 TPN, 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 L706 TPN registered?

L706 TPN is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 January 1994.

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