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C6 BTA

1993 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

191,271 mi
Last recorded191,271 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2024
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC6 BTA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2024 191,271 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 190,697 miles

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight weap between gearbox and transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 16 Feb 2023 190,695 miles

Central Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt torque reaction arm joint boot (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Fuel system component leaking on engine more than one leak (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported both rear and centre rear brake hose (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed hinge insecure (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

both front hub seals leaking

park brake slow to release

reverse light not working

some fixing bolts missing from tow bar mounting not considered insecure

Pass 17 Feb 2022 188,563 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2021 186,456 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 185,209 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 7 Feb 2020 185,199 miles

Front Brake disc contaminated both sides contaminated by oil from swivel housing seals (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated Hub seal leaking. (1.1.14 (b))

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

Rear reflector missing Both sides (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Brake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 183,153 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2018 183,153 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2017 177,307 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2017 177,307 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2016 171,617 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 166,970 miles

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

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

front and rear b/discs corroded

interior mirror missing

Pass 17 Feb 2015 166,970 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

front and rear b/discs corroded

interior mirror missing

Pass 14 Feb 2014 84,340 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 17 Mar 2011 86,264 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 84,960 miles

crack in window screen not in swept area

Fail 3 Mar 2010 84,939 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

crack in window screen not in swept area

Pass 5 Sep 2006 73,981 miles

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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C6 BTA is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 C6 BTA, 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 C6 BTA registered?

C6 BTA is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 April 1993.

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