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L210 BPG

1993 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

164,984 mi
Last recorded164,984 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2022
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL210 BPG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 15 Dec 2022 164,984 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced doorstep (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floorpan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 164,963 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2021 164,929 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 163,692 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floorpan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 162,288 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floorpan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 161,252 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 160,292 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 159,335 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front tractor joint seal and slight play

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2015 158,584 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 157,877 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 156,661 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 155,067 miles

front number plate

Fail 13 Dec 2011 155,067 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front number plate

Pass 13 Dec 2010 153,643 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 151,320 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2008 149,150 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 145,859 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 142,315 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 142,315 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Upper Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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L210 BPG is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 L210 BPG, 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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L210 BPG is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 August 1993.

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