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L146 BGV

1993 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

124,404 mi
Last recorded124,404 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL146 BGV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2026 124,404 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2025 124,287 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer hub seal has seepage of fluid

Nearside Rear door corroding

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

Offside Rear door corroding

drivers foot well corroding

Pass 4 Oct 2024 124,166 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 123,878 miles

Drivers footwell corroding

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2022 123,685 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 122,703 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 31 Jan 2020 122,468 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 122,147 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak from engine

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 121,807 miles

Central Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

nearside front floor corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2016 119,131 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front n/s/f sphere slight leak

Nearside Front passenger floor corroding

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Oil leak diff

Pass 1 Oct 2015 118,945 miles

Rear rear cross member corroded

nearside front floor corroded

Fail 1 Oct 2015 118,945 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear rear cross member corroded

nearside front floor corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2014 117,869 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

all front brake pipes coated in grease

all rear brake pipes coated in grease

Fail 2 Oct 2014 117,812 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

all front brake pipes coated in grease

all rear brake pipes coated in grease

Pass 20 Sep 2013 117,173 miles

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

slight play in rear A frame ball joint

Pass 10 Oct 2012 116,441 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

slight play in rear A frame ball joint

Pass 8 Sep 2011 115,314 miles

brake pipes coated in grease

slight play in rear A frame ball joint

Pass 13 Jul 2010 114,386 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight play in rear A frame ball joint

Pass 8 May 2009 112,978 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside rear wheel bearing suspect noise

Pass 9 May 2008 111,703 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 May 2008 111,703 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 109,963 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 May 2006 107,490 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Upper Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

slight play in rear axle A frame ball joint

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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L146 BGV is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 L146 BGV, 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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L146 BGV is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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