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L199 BBC

1993 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

236,156 mi
Last recorded236,156 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL199 BBC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 236,156 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2025 236,154 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play rear (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 232,922 miles

Nearside Front out rigger corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2023 225,166 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 221,731 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 213,079 miles

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 197,898 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 186,442 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2019 186,441 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front body outrigger

Pass 10 Apr 2018 186,399 miles

rear chassis rusty

slight play in nsf wheel bearing

underside of vehicle very dirty

Pass 12 Apr 2017 185,082 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting X MEMBER (6.6.6)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 23 May 2016 181,720 miles

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush BOTH REAR LOWER (2.7.4)

Fail 16 May 2016 181,719 miles

Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt O FFSIDE STEERING ARM LINK (2.2.C.1c)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

Front rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Front passenger door catch insecure (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid BOTH (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear TYRE PERISHED

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush BOTH REAR LOWER (2.7.4)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 177,825 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 177,825 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 169,746 miles

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

n/s/f arch moulding loose

n/s/r arch moulding loose

Fail 13 Mar 2014 169,746 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

n/s/f arch moulding loose

n/s/r arch moulding loose

Pass 7 Mar 2013 163,880 miles

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 158,640 miles

N/Side wheel arch cover cracked

Fail 23 Jan 2012 158,640 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

N/Side wheel arch cover cracked

Pass 23 Feb 2011 149,069 miles

BOTH NUMBER PLATES DAMAGED

Pass 19 Feb 2010 143,220 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 137,155 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 130,334 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 130,334 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 122,017 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Propshaft component defective

Pass 6 Feb 2006 116,149 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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L199 BBC is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 L199 BBC, 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 L199 BBC registered?

L199 BBC is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 December 1993.

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