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L709 BNX

1994 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

97,350 mi
Last recorded97,350 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2017
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL709 BNX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2017 97,350 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)

Fail 11 Dec 2017 97,350 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 95,453 miles

Central chassis generally corroded

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)

Fail 14 Dec 2016 95,453 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Central chassis generally corroded

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 92,386 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2015 92,386 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 90,137 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

offside centre body mounting corroded !

Fail 6 Nov 2014 90,137 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

offside centre body mounting corroded !

Fail 4 Nov 2013 89,195 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 89,195 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 85,897 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

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

both offside and nearside footsteps siezed in place !

Fail 6 Apr 2012 85,897 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Lower passenger door catch insecure (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Lower passenger door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

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

both offside and nearside footsteps siezed in place !

Pass 12 Jan 2011 80,025 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

offside rear passenger door lower hinge broken !

Fail 5 Jan 2011 80,025 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

offside rear passenger door lower hinge broken !

Pass 17 Dec 2009 75,034 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2009 75,011 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2008 68,468 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 63,287 miles

steering box drop arm slight play and damp / n/s/f stub slight play / rear brake hose ferrule corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2006 56,535 miles

o/s headlamp mounting o/s wheel bearing slight play

Pass 21 Dec 2005 47,872 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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L709 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 60%.

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 L709 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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L709 BNX is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 January 1994.

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