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121,088 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Central Front Coolant leak ()
Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner wheel arch corroded
Nearside Rear Outer Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened Bump stop (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength trailing arm to axle bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Central Front Coolant leak ()
Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner wheel arch corroded
Nearside Rear Outer Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high Not adjusted (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high Not adjusted (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Lower Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
both front shock absorber turrets slightly corroded
both rear spring lower mounts corroded
various chassis components becoming corroded
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shock absorber turret (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shock absorber turret (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger/body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
both front shock absorber turrets slightly corroded
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect damp (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear tyre , stone cuts in tread
Seat belt slightly damaged both front belts (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drag link ball joint boot (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drag link ball joint boot (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded ends (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded ends (3.6.B.2c)
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded ends (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded ends (3.6.B.2c)
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
front bumper missing
exhaust very rusty and thin
front prop joints worn
very rusty under vehicle
Brake pipe excessively corroded from master cylender (3.6.B.2c)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.2.C.1h)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working side (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)
all brake discs very rusty
exhaust very rusty and thin
front prop joints worn
very rusty under vehicle
very rusty under vehicle
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)
very rusty under vehicle
Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
oil leak at front hub seals
very rusty under vehicle
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Power steering ram(s) anchorage damaged (2.3.4a)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
very rusty under vehicle
Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
front hub seals has slight oil leak
very rusty under vehicle
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)
Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
front hub seals has slight oil leak
very rusty under vehicle
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
chassis very rusty
n/s wiper blade slighly split
Propshaft component defective
Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
rear x2 service brake 0nly just met requied efficiency at 50%
Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
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L714 BNX is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 L714 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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L714 BNX is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 February 1994.
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