Land Rover logo

Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1993 · 2,495 cc

L94 BFJMOT history

L94 BFJ is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 28 Sept 1993. Its MOT expired on 28 Aug 2026 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 202,665 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Oct 2026.

L94 BFJ blue Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 28 Aug 2026
Mileage
202,665 mi
At MOT on 7 Oct 2026
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,575 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for L94 BFJ in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
L94 BFJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
28 Sept 1993
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
7 Oct 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

L94 BFJ was last recorded at 202,665 miles on 7 Oct 2026, 1,417 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Aug 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 19 Apr 2022: 34,728 miles, lower than 191,122 miles on 14 Apr 2021.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
201,248 miles · 29 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
1,417 miles
Average per year
5,575 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 202,665 miles
  • 2025 – 201,248 miles
  • 2024 – 198,966 miles
  • 2023 – 196,707 miles
  • 2022 – 34,728 miles
  • 2021 – 191,122 miles
  • 2020 – 188,621 miles
  • 2019 – 182,127 miles
  • 2018 – 174,537 miles
  • 2017 – 164,100 miles
  • 2016 – 152,297 miles
  • 2015 – 139,073 miles
  • 2014 – 124,871 miles
  • 2013 – 105,923 miles
  • 2012 – 93,500 miles
  • 2011 – 92,909 miles
  • 2010 – 92,895 miles
  • 2009 – 92,420 miles
  • 2007 – 92,227 miles
  • 2006 – 88,948 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail202,665 miles
  • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shocker turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

What MOT failures mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Oil leaks

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Headlamp aims poor/on upper limits

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

28 tests since 15 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail202,665 miles (+1,417)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    202,665 miles
    Test number
    481055252765
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shocker turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass201,248 miles (+18)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    201,248 miles
    Test number
    972522977444
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail201,230 miles (+2,264)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    201,230 miles
    Test number
    500752729407
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength by a frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength by a frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass198,966 miles (+2,259)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    198,966 miles
    Test number
    631277054997
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass196,707 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    196,707 miles
    Test number
    649018537339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail196,683 miles (+161,955)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,683 miles
    Test number
    837369397847
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside 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))

  7. Pass34,728 miles (-156,394)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    34,728 miles
    Test number
    158853266954

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass191,122 miles (+13)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    191,122 miles
    Test number
    310030143850
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp aims poor/on upper limits
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Chassis/out rigger heavily corroded within body mounting prescribed area
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryTested when wet
    • AdvisoryUnder body has slight corrosion
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  9. Fail191,109 miles (+2,488)1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,109 miles
    Test number
    973911460428
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp aims poor/on upper limits
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Chassis/out rigger heavily corroded within body mounting prescribed area
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryTested when wet
    • AdvisoryUnder body has slight corrosion
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  10. Pass188,621 miles (+13)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    188,621 miles
    Test number
    238552955039
    • AdvisoryBody corrosion close to front body mounting points
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion on the chassis
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  11. Fail188,608 miles (+6,481)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,608 miles
    Test number
    972541726038
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside 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))
    • AdvisoryFront body has excessive corrosion in foot wells within body mounts
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder body/chassis has slight corrosion

  12. Pass182,127 miles (+7,590)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    182,127 miles
    Test number
    684311774812
    • AdvisoryFront Body has excessive corrosion in foot wells within Nearside & Offside front body mounting prescribed areas corroded but not affecting the overall strength
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight play in rear axle input shaft

  13. Pass174,537 miles (+16)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    174,537 miles
    Test number
    774228859310
    • AdvisoryFront Body has excessive corrosion in foot wells within body mounting prescribed areas but not affecting the overall strength
    • AdvisoryLight under body corrosion
    • AdvisoryOil leaks
    • AdvisoryRear Top axle ball joint mount boot excessively damaged/movement

  14. Fail174,521 miles (+10,421)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,521 miles
    Test number
    294291337820
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Body has excessive corrosion in foot wells within body mounting prescribed areas but not affecting the overall strength
    • AdvisoryLight under body corrosion
    • AdvisoryOil leaks
    • AdvisoryRear Top axle ball joint mount boot excessively damaged/movement

  15. Pass164,100 miles (+11,803)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    164,100 miles
    Test number
    910085494231
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Differential ball joint mount boot heavily deterorated
    • AdvisoryChassis has surface corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Foot well heavily corroded and with prescribed area of body mount
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Foot well heavily corroded and with prescribed area of body mount
    • AdvisoryOil leaks

  16. Pass152,297 miles (+14)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    152,297 miles
    Test number
    428468759799
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryThe front number plate is damaged

  17. Fail152,283 miles (+13,210)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,283 miles
    Test number
    971799505855
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryThe front number plate is damaged

  18. Pass139,073 miles (+14,202)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    139,073 miles
    Test number
    367313725087
    • NoteExhaust rusty
    • NoteNearside front drag link greese cover perishing
    • NoteOffside front drag link greese cover perishing

  19. Pass124,871 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    124,871 miles
    Test number
    979755424039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail124,871 miles (+18,948)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,871 miles
    Test number
    667025224060
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

  21. Pass105,923 miles (+12,423)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    105,923 miles
    Test number
    925565823023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass93,500 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    93,500 miles
    Test number
    637820922056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail93,500 miles (+591)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,500 miles
    Test number
    439788112070
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  24. Pass92,909 miles (+14)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    92,909 miles
    Test number
    126388421010
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteRear discs corroded
    • NoteUnder body corroded

  25. Fail92,895 miles (+475)4 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,895 miles
    Test number
    981710140164
    • FailureNearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureOffside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • NoteAll chassis corroded
    • NoteFront to rear metal brake pipe corroded
    • NoteRear discs corroded

  26. Pass92,420 miles (+193)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    92,420 miles
    Test number
    534484539081
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteO/s/r chassis holed corroded
    • NoteUnderside car corroding
    • NoteUnderside car undersealed

  27. Pass92,227 miles (+3,279)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    92,227 miles
    Test number
    783384427394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass88,948 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    88,948 miles
    Test number
    783095636115
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about L94 BFJ

Does L94 BFJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L94 BFJ expired on 28 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L94 BFJ?
The MOT on L94 BFJ expired on 28 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L94 BFJ done?
L94 BFJ was recorded at 202,665 miles at its MOT on 7 Oct 2026, an average of 5,575 miles a year.
Has L94 BFJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L94 BFJ has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on L94 BFJ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 19 Apr 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L94 BFJ find?
L94 BFJ failed its latest MOT on 7 Oct 2026 with 1 dangerous defect and 1 major defect: stop lamp(s) all not working; offside front suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shocker turret.

Related registrations

Browse all L94 registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.