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L485 BJU

1993 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

158,699 mi
Last recorded158,699 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL485 BJU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 158,699 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All Four - Some are deep but cant see any cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Aug 2021 158,683 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 158,357 miles

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

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

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively sliding (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt has been repaired with sealant (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

exhaust corroded badly

Fail 20 Aug 2020 158,357 miles

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

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

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

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively sliding (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt has been repaired with sealant (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

exhaust corroded badly

Fail 8 Feb 2020 158,353 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded hose to brake caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded hose to brake caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective light dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt has been repaired with sealant (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective light dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced most of chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

offside front floor badly corroded

slight play in front prop shaft sliding joint

Pass 2 Feb 2019 157,792 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn slight play in joint (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged marks lower end of belt (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play to drop link on drop arm from steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2019 157,792 miles

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

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn slight play in joint (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged marks lower end of belt (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play to drop link on drop arm from steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 156,783 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 155,361 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2017 155,361 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 153,468 miles

front brake pipes corroded

offside fronthub seal

offside rear tyre inner edge

Fail 8 Feb 2016 153,468 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering behind bumper (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chalked up (6.1.A.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brake pipes corroded

offside fronthub seal

offside rear tyre inner edge

Pass 5 Oct 2006 113,399 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 113,390 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2005 101,150 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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L485 BJU is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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 L485 BJU, 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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L485 BJU is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 December 1993.

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