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L712 BNX

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

135,559 mi
Last recorded135,559 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2023
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL712 BNX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2023 135,559 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2023 135,559 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 135,354 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Oct 2019 135,344 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 134,730 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 133,941 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 132,999 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 130,418 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 129,213 miles

Oil leak

both front hub's leaking

front and rear diff's leaking oil

Pass 6 Sep 2013 127,614 miles

both front caliper brake pipes slightly corroded

both front hub sills weeping

Pass 20 Jul 2012 126,414 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 124,936 miles

both front hubs leaking

fuel tank damp

Fail 1 Aug 2011 124,932 miles

Brake pedal has excessive side movement indicating a badly worn bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both front hubs leaking

both rear brake discs worn

fuel tank damp

Pass 22 Jul 2010 121,959 miles

both rear brake discs slightly worn

steering box has a slight leak off oil

Fail 22 Jul 2010 121,959 miles

Nearside Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear brake discs slightly worn

steering box has a slight leak off oil

Pass 29 Jul 2009 118,309 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

near side rear bump stop in poor condition

Pass 30 Jul 2008 109,933 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 97,458 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2006 88,459 miles

slight leak from both front hub seals

slight play in steering box drop arm when under load

Pass 19 May 2006 88,053 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight oil leak from both front hub seals

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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L712 BNX is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L712 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L712 BNX registered?

L712 BNX is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 1994.

Is L712 BNX safe to buy?

The MOT history for L712 BNX shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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