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L547 BFD

1993 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

174,426 mi
Last recorded174,426 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2022
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL547 BFD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2022 174,426 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 170,546 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2021 170,546 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 167,254 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2018 166,036 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 164,326 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 162,506 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 160,181 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 159,415 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 157,794 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 156,065 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brakes only just met the front brake imbalance requirements

Fail 18 Jul 2012 156,065 miles

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 155,684 miles

o/s/f brake disc has slight build up of corrosion

Fail 4 Aug 2011 155,684 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

o/s/f brake disc has slight build up of corrosion

Fail 12 Jul 2010 150,845 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 150,845 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 146,276 miles

Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Slight oil leak from rear load leveller unit.

Fail 9 Jul 2009 146,155 miles

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

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Slight oil leak from rear load leveller unit.

Pass 6 Aug 2008 141,685 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking

rear chassis corroded but not effecting brakes, steering or suspension

Fail 6 Aug 2008 141,685 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

both rear tyres cracking

rear chassis corroded but not effecting brakes, steering or suspension

Fail 11 Jul 2007 137,784 miles

Centre Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 11 Jul 2007 137,784 miles

both rear tyres cracking

Fail 17 Jul 2006 133,203 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

nearside rear tyre side walls perishing

steering joint dust cover split/missing

Pass 17 Jul 2006 133,203 miles

nearside rear tyre side walls perishing

steering joint dust cover split/missing

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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L547 BFD is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 3,528cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L547 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.

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What year was L547 BFD registered?

L547 BFD is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 September 1993.

Is L547 BFD safe to buy?

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