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L710 BNX

1994 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests35 (19 pass, 16 fail)
Pass rate54.3%

Mileage

212,742 mi
Last recorded212,742 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL710 BNX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 16 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 212,742 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2026 212,742 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 211,197 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 208,535 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2023 208,535 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis in 2 places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2022 205,001 miles

light corrosion present on front chassis

Fail 3 Dec 2022 205,001 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

light corrosion present on front chassis

Pass 8 Dec 2021 203,489 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated Bonnet release now located under offside front wheel arch (3.1 (c))

Fog light switch intermittent in operation

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Nearside and offside swivel hubs leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Both driver and passenger belts (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps Switch is faulty (4.1.3 (a))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2021 203,489 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device insecure Bonnet release defective - cannot open to check testable items (3.1 (c))

Fuel system component leaking Suspect at fuel pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too high Both nearside and offside (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Nearside and offside swivel hubs leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Both driver and passenger belts (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps Switch is faulty (4.1.3 (a))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 201,184 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mounting on chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced around crossmember under gearbox (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both front swivel seals leaking

Fail 7 Dec 2020 201,183 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mounting on chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced around crossmember under gearbox (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both front swivel seals leaking

Pass 30 Dec 2019 201,007 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both radius arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security bulkhead (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil leaks from engine, gearbox, transfer box and diffs

Pass 21 Dec 2018 200,494 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security bulkhead near body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced between chassis and crosmember under gearbox (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both front swivel seals leaking

Fail 19 Dec 2018 200,494 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp all turn off when dipped beam is turned on (4.2.3 (c))

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting bulkhead near bodymount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated hub seal leaking (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced bumpstop above axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps not bright enough to illuminate numberplate - led aftermarket (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security bulkhead near body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced between chassis and crosmember under gearbox (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both front swivel seals leaking

Pass 14 Oct 2017 200,183 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion bulkhead (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front swivel joints have a light misting of oil

Fail 12 Oct 2017 200,179 miles

Fuel pipe leaking injector leak off pipes (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion bulkhead (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front swivel joints have a light misting of oil

Pass 2 Sep 2016 199,255 miles

centre exhaust joint has slight leak

offside front wheel bearing has slight play

sings of oil leaks from engine/gearbox

Pass 4 Sep 2015 198,624 miles

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

both rear bump stops missing

engine has signs of an oil leak

Fail 3 Sep 2015 198,614 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 2x joins (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear position lamp(s) not working both rear (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

both rear bump stops missing

engine has signs of an oil leak

Pass 10 Feb 2014 195,698 miles

exhaust in poor condition

n/s rear bump stop missing

oil leaks

Fail 4 Feb 2014 195,672 miles

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

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

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

exhaust in poor condition

n/s rear bump stop missing

oil leaks

Pass 6 Feb 2013 189,694 miles

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

nail in n/s front tyre

oil leak engine

oil leak transfer box

Fail 5 Feb 2013 189,679 miles

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

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

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

nail in n/s front tyre

oil leak engine

oil leak transfer box

Pass 3 Feb 2012 183,515 miles

oil leek engine

oil leek rear diff

oil leek tranfer box

Fail 30 Jan 2012 183,515 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear reflector insecure (1.5.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

oil leek engine

oil leek rear diff

oil leek tranfer box

Pass 21 Jan 2011 177,700 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

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

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

drop arm rubber split

n/s wiper split

oil leek engine/gearbox/rear diff

Fail 6 Jan 2011 177,611 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

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

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

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

drop arm rubber cover split

n/s wiper split

oil leak on engine / gearbox / rear diff

Pass 12 Jan 2010 171,730 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 12 Jan 2010 171,730 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 163,646 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

Fail 23 Jan 2009 163,642 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2007 148,726 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

offside and nearside rear tyre tread depths well worn

Fail 15 Nov 2007 148,723 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

offside and nearside rear tyre tread depths well worn

Pass 4 Apr 2006 144,631 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 144,631 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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L710 BNX is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.3%.

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 L710 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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L710 BNX is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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