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L707 BNX

1994 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

165,640 mi
Last recorded165,640 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2021
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL707 BNX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 7 Sep 2021 165,640 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced main chassis middle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both footwells (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2020 164,396 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 159,351 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 153,775 miles

brake pipe from master cylinder to diverter block on bulkhead slightly corroded

nearside front brake hose ferrule corroded

nearside front brake pipe slightly corroded

offside front hubseal weeping & sphere pitted

steering box weeping

Pass 28 Jun 2017 148,026 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 148,021 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 142,280 miles

both front spheres weeping

nearside shock lower bush slight play

steering box damp

steering box drop arm dust cover deteriorated

Pass 27 Jul 2015 137,241 miles

both front spheres weaping grease

front number plate damaged

slight oil leak

Pass 15 Jul 2014 131,998 miles

unable to see corrosion due to underseal

Pass 16 Jul 2013 126,770 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 126,766 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 121,399 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 116,860 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 116,854 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 112,874 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 108,913 miles

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

fuel tank repaird with mastic

Pass 21 Jul 2008 105,857 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2007 102,226 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2006 100,275 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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L707 BNX is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L707 BNX, 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 L707 BNX registered?

L707 BNX is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 February 1994.

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