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L510 BGV

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests33 (21 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

167,938 mi
Last recorded167,938 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL510 BGV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 12 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 167,938 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2024 166,950 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2024 166,950 miles

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

Nearside Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Nov 2023 165,774 miles

Front Front propshaft rear uj has play

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

Pass 29 Nov 2022 164,486 miles

Nearside Front ball joint slight play

Fail 29 Nov 2022 164,486 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam Both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front ball joint slight play

Pass 3 Dec 2021 163,061 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2021 163,059 miles

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt A frame ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Battery box holed and corroded

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Ns and Os front floors corroded and holed

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis holed and corroded ( front radius arm rear mount area ) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis holed and corroded (rear trailing arm front mount area) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlight beam image poor

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis holed and corroded ( radius arm rear mount area ) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 159,857 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 157,367 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2019 157,365 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 155,163 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive front diff pinion seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2018 155,162 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive front diff pinion seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 154,175 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2017 154,174 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis corroded within 30cms mounting point (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outrigger corroded within 30cms mounting point (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 153,462 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear shock absorber base rubbers perishing

Pass 18 Nov 2015 152,384 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both rears (2.7.4)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 17 Nov 2015 152,370 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail pipe missing (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both rears (2.7.4)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 150,279 miles

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

rear x member rusting

slight leak steering box

Pass 20 Nov 2013 149,498 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Nov 2013 149,498 miles

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

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

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 147,813 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 21 Nov 2012 147,813 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Dec 2011 146,797 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 29 Nov 2011 146,797 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 145,772 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2010 145,772 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Nov 2009 145,081 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 144,860 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 144,860 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 144,591 miles

both front shocks slightly weak

some brake pipes on frony corroding

Pass 6 Sep 2006 133,973 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2005 118,961 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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L510 BGV is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 L510 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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L510 BGV is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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