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L714 BNX

1994 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

121,088 mi
Last recorded121,088 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL714 BNX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 121,088 miles

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))

Fail 16 Feb 2026 121,077 miles

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))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 118,011 miles

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))

Fail 26 Feb 2025 117,822 miles

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))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 113,185 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 108,606 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2022 104,621 miles

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))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 98,918 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2020 93,889 miles

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))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 88,599 miles

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))

Fail 17 Jan 2019 88,599 miles

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))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 83,740 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2017 75,814 miles

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 ()

Fail 26 Jan 2017 75,814 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2015 75,424 miles

exhaust very rusty and thin

front prop joints worn

very rusty under vehicle

Fail 30 Nov 2015 75,424 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2014 74,957 miles

very rusty under vehicle

Fail 26 Nov 2014 74,957 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2013 74,608 miles

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

oil leak at front hub seals

very rusty under vehicle

Fail 2 Nov 2013 74,608 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 74,088 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2012 74,088 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 73,597 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2011 73,597 miles

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)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 73,129 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 72,592 miles

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%

Fail 9 Oct 2009 72,592 miles

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)

Fail 14 Nov 2008 71,860 miles

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)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 71,860 miles

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)

Pass 3 Dec 2007 69,889 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 64,322 miles

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)

Fail 5 Dec 2006 64,322 miles

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)

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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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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