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L94 BFJ

1993 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

201,248 mi
Last recorded201,248 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL94 BFJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 201,248 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2025 201,230 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength by a frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength by a frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2024 198,966 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 196,707 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2023 196,683 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting centre to rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 34,728 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 191,122 miles

Headlamp aims poor/on upper limits

Nearside Rear Outer Chassis/out rigger heavily corroded within body mounting prescribed area

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Tested when wet

Under body has slight corrosion

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2021 191,109 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aims poor/on upper limits

Nearside Rear Outer Chassis/out rigger heavily corroded within body mounting prescribed area

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Tested when wet

Under body has slight corrosion

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2020 188,621 miles

body corrosion close to front body mounting points

slight corrosion on the chassis

slight oil leak

Fail 31 Jan 2020 188,608 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Arm - shock absorber (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front body has excessive corrosion in foot wells within body mounts

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

Under body/chassis has slight corrosion

Pass 16 Feb 2019 182,127 miles

Front Body has excessive corrosion in foot wells within Nearside & Offside front body mounting prescribed areas corroded but not affecting the overall strength

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

Slight play in rear axle input shaft

Pass 28 Jan 2018 174,537 miles

Front Body has excessive corrosion in foot wells within body mounting prescribed areas but not affecting the overall strength

Light under body corrosion

Oil leaks

Rear Top axle ball joint mount boot excessively damaged/movement

Fail 19 Jan 2018 174,521 miles

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

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

Front Body has excessive corrosion in foot wells within body mounting prescribed areas but not affecting the overall strength

Light under body corrosion

Oil leaks

Rear Top axle ball joint mount boot excessively damaged/movement

Pass 20 Jan 2017 164,100 miles

Central Rear Upper Differential ball joint mount boot heavily deterorated

Chassis has surface corrosion

Nearside Front Foot well heavily corroded and with prescribed area of body mount

Offside Front Foot well heavily corroded and with prescribed area of body mount

Oil leaks

Pass 23 Jan 2016 152,297 miles

coolant leak

the front number plate is damaged

Fail 16 Jan 2016 152,283 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

coolant leak

the front number plate is damaged

Pass 23 Jan 2015 139,073 miles

exhaust rusty

nearside front drag link greese cover perishing

offside front drag link greese cover perishing

Pass 25 Jan 2014 124,871 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2014 124,871 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 105,923 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 93,500 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012 93,500 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 92,909 miles

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

rear discs corroded

under body corroded

Fail 20 May 2010 92,895 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

all chassis corroded

front to rear metal brake pipe corroded

rear discs corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2009 92,420 miles

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

o/s/r chassis holed corroded

underside car corroding

underside car undersealed

Pass 20 Nov 2007 92,227 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 88,948 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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L94 BFJ is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1993 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 118,574 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 L94 BFJ, 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 33 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L94 BFJ registered?

L94 BFJ is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 September 1993.

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