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A22 BCS

1991 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,386 mi
Last recorded111,386 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 1991 Land Rover Defender126,858 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA22 BCS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 111,386 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 110,515 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 110,287 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 110,258 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 109,286 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 158,910 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

engine oil level low

Fail 18 Oct 2019 158,886 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Fuel system component leaking around fuel pump area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

engine oil level low

Fail 24 Sep 2019 158,870 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 157,467 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2017 155,897 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 19 Aug 2017 155,859 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings out rigger on (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Outer Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings out rigger on (6.1.B.2)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 154,335 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 150,870 miles

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

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

chassis corroded

Fail 11 Aug 2015 150,868 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Speedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)

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

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

chassis corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2014 149,476 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front tyres perished due to age

o/s/r tyre perished due to age

Fail 18 Aug 2014 149,476 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

front tyres perished due to age

o/s/r tyre perished due to age

Pass 21 Jul 2010 132,256 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 132,256 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 129,268 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 126,184 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 126,182 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2007 122,365 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 122,365 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 17 Jul 2006 117,257 miles

pedal anti slip worn

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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A22 BCS is a 1991 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1991 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 126,858 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 A22 BCS, 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 35 years old, this Land Rover Defender is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A22 BCS registered?

A22 BCS is a 1991 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 August 1991.

Is A22 BCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for A22 BCS shows 24 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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