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L539 BCU

1994 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

162,005 mi
Last recorded162,005 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2022
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL539 BCU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2022 162,005 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2022 161,921 miles

Exhaust system insecure back box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam both sides (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength x member both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength os front floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2021 158,308 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2020 154,601 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Jun 2020 154,601 miles

Offside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 151,027 miles

Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported to back (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 148,645 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 145,351 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front seat belt catch,cover missing

bonnet safety catch inoperative

Fail 5 Apr 2017 145,350 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n s r shock absorber mounting on axle corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis around shock absorber top mounting (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front seat belt catch,cover missing

bonnet safety catch inoperative

Pass 12 Apr 2016 144,071 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 142,237 miles

slight seepage from front axle hubs

stone chip near side windscreen

Fail 30 Jan 2015 142,232 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 139,878 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013 135,443 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2011 131,618 miles

slight steering box oil leak

steering drop arm rod end cover split

Pass 4 Nov 2010 128,022 miles

exaust rubbing on chassis at rear +

slight corrosion on chassis

Fail 4 Oct 2010 128,004 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 1 Oct 2009 123,506 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

bonnet cable required

Fail 28 Sep 2009 123,506 miles

Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Inner Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Ball joint ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

bonnet cable required

Pass 26 Sep 2008 115,696 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

exhaust rubber mounts cracking

Fail 26 Sep 2008 115,696 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

exhaust rubber mounts cracking

Pass 15 Feb 2008 111,421 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

engine oil leak

propshaft needs greasing

Fail 14 Feb 2008 111,421 miles

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

engine oil leak

propshaft needs greasing

Pass 23 Jan 2007 108,946 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 108,946 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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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L539 BCU is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

Across all 1994 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 120,267 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 L539 BCU, 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 32 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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L539 BCU is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 April 1994.

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