MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
201,248 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
body corrosion close to front body mounting points
slight corrosion on the chassis
slight oil leak
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
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
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
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
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
coolant leak
the front number plate is damaged
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
exhaust rusty
nearside front drag link greese cover perishing
offside front drag link greese cover perishing
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)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
rear discs corroded
under body corroded
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
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
o/s/r chassis holed corroded
underside car corroding
underside car undersealed
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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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.
Is L94 BFJ safe to buy?
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