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L541 BFD

1993 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

147,104 mi
Last recorded147,104 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL541 BFD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 147,104 miles

Central Rear Crossmemeber corroded but not excessive!

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outter sill / frame! (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outter sill / frame! (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 146,940 miles

Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 146,570 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 145,977 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2023 145,976 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2022 144,526 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 143,167 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2021 143,158 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2020 141,360 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 139,271 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 136,799 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both rear upper bushes (2.7.4)

Fail 25 Jan 2018 136,796 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement hockey stick (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement hockey stick (2.4.G.2)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both rear upper bushes (2.7.4)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 133,548 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 131,282 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 127,396 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 122,166 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 117,428 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 116,361 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

exhaust corroded

offside/nearside front discs slightly corroded

Fail 1 Nov 2012 116,361 miles

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

exhaust corroded

offside/nearside front discs slightly corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2011 111,963 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 107,920 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2009 103,071 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Dec 2009 103,071 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 96,541 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 93,710 miles

oil leak on engine and rear differential o/s/r b/pipe surface rusty

Pass 21 Dec 2006 90,567 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 87,990 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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L541 BFD 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 81.5%.

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 L541 BFD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L541 BFD registered?

L541 BFD is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 September 1993.

Is L541 BFD safe to buy?

The MOT history for L541 BFD shows 27 tests with a 81.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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