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L582 BPL

1993 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

193,075 mi
Last recorded193,075 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL582 BPL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 193,075 miles

Nearside Front Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Lower Power steering component has slight seepage from a component power steering box (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2024 188,255 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2024 188,254 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working motor not working (3.4 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper not working motor not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2023 182,124 miles

Rear shock rubbers deteriorating

Steering box control arm ball joint rubber perished

Fail 23 Oct 2023 182,097 miles

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

Rear shock rubbers deteriorating

Steering box control arm ball joint rubber perished

Pass 24 Oct 2022 175,217 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 173,795 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body chassis structure mounting corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush cracked (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush cracked (5.3.2 (c))

front and rear coil springs very corroded

general underneath body and chassis corrosion

Pass 15 Dec 2020 173,176 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

front and rear coil springs very corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2019 172,762 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 172,222 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2018 172,219 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner friction surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Dec 2017 170,966 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 169,794 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 168,313 miles

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

both sides rear shock absorber lower rubber bushes perished

offside rear suspension bump stop missing

Pass 18 Dec 2014 16,657 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 166,557 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 164,479 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 161,486 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 152,579 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 145,067 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2010 145,067 miles

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

all tyres perished

Pass 4 Jan 2010 136,493 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2008 125,899 miles

corrosion in front and rear no plates

Pass 24 Dec 2007 118,501 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2007 118,498 miles

Front Drag link end seriously misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

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

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

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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

Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2007 111,806 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2006 111,523 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 30 Dec 2005 101,740 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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L582 BPL is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L582 BPL, 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 L582 BPL registered?

L582 BPL is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 August 1993.

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