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L896 BDD

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

95,916 mi
Last recorded95,916 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2017
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL896 BDD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2017 95,916 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 93,764 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 92,385 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

slight play in nearside rear A frame bush

Fail 17 Apr 2014 92,369 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 2 Apr 2013 90,267 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Fail 21 Mar 2013 90,207 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 28 Mar 2012 88,780 miles

Nearside Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 87,034 miles

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 85,347 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Mar 2009 83,950 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 83,950 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 82,326 miles

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

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

Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear prop u/j worn

slight play in a frame ball joint

steering damper bush slight play

Fail 5 Mar 2008 82,314 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering component damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear prop u/j worn

slight play in a frame ball joint

steering damper bush slight play

Pass 16 Mar 2007 142,009 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 141,986 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Feb 2006 100,004 miles

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

both front tyres startingto crack

fan belt cracked

front prop: rear u/j worn

n/s dragend boot & both track rod end boots split

Fail 6 Feb 2006 100,004 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyres starting to crack

fan belt cracked

front prop; rear u/j worn

n/s drag end boot & both track rod end boots split

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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L896 BDD is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 L896 BDD, 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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L896 BDD is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 March 1994.

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