No, L697 BNX is currently registered under SORN (Statutory Off Road Notification) with the DVLA.

When is the MOT due for L697 BNX?

The MOT for L697 BNX is valid and due for renewal on or before 3 April 2026.

What is the recorded mileage of L697 BNX?

The recorded mileage for L697 BNX is 100,390 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is L697 BNX ULEZ compliant?

No, L697 BNX does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

1994 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · L697 BNX

L697 BNX

1994 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/02/1994. Recorded mileage 100,390 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model: LAND ROVER DEFENDER
Year / Origin: 1994 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 03/04/2026
Road Tax: SORN
Recorded Mileage: 100,390 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: DIESEL · 2.5L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 03/04/2026

Tax Status

SORN

Statutory Off Road (SORN)

Mileage: 100,390 mi
Fuel Type: DIESEL
Year: 1994
Engine: 2495cc

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L697 BNX Key Findings

5 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT failed on 12/06/2026
100,390 miles recorded at latest MOT
2 historical MOT failures
26 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring suspension items (13 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

/ 100 · Poor

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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

! Tax Status Unknown

! Average MOT pass rate (60%)

✗ 2 dangerous defects found recently

! Older vehicle

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L697 BNX Mileage History

11/02/202397,859 mi
04/01/202499,207 mi+1,348 mi
13/12/202499,633 mi+426 mi
05/04/202599,692 mi+59 mi
12/06/2026100,390 mi+698 mi

Average of roughly 760 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

L697 BNX MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 4 Sept 2026, 19:32

MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1994 Land Rover Defender (L697 BNX) between February 2023 and June 2026.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 12 June 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (13 issues), Steering (6 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Bodywork (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 33 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn A frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Central Rear Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))”.

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