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L851 BTT

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,306 mi
Last recorded79,306 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2021
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL851 BTT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2021 79,306 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulkhead in poor condition around servo mounting (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play propshaft centre splines and U/J worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear cross member and main chassis corroded, not considered excessive (6.1.1 (c) (i))

all road wheels corroded

front axle corroded around mounting areas

front radius arm suspension bushes worn but not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 10 Jun 2019 77,395 miles

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

offside rear wheel corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2018 76,408 miles

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

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

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

chassis has surface corrosion

unable to check all brake pipes

Pass 3 Apr 2017 74,438 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

chassis corroded in areas

Pass 8 Mar 2016 72,818 miles

Vehicle chassis has had extensive welding repairs

Fail 4 Mar 2016 72,818 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 117,985 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 71,665 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 69,382 miles

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

Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

n/s rear tyre slight cut in sidewall

Pass 3 Jul 2012 68,790 miles

tow bar electrics faulty

Fail 3 Jul 2012 68,772 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

tow bar electrics faulty

Pass 10 Apr 2010 65,588 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

front u j worn

Fail 1 Apr 2010 65,465 miles

Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control (6.1.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

front u j worn

Pass 31 Mar 2009 56,352 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 56,316 miles

Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 50,251 miles

fluid weep around power steering box.

front axle/suspension corroding.

front chassis legs/cross member corroding.

n/s/f brake caliper corroding.

o/s/f brake starting to bind.

oil leak.

play in o/s+n/s/r upper tie bar bushes.

rear axle/spring mounting plates corroding .

Fail 7 Mar 2008 50,251 miles

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

fluid weep around power steering box.

front axle/suspension corroding.

front chassis legs/cross member corroding.

n/s/f brake caliper corroding.

o/s/f brake starting to bind.

oil leak.

play in o/s+n/s/r upper tie bar bushes.

rear axle/spring mounting plates corroding .

Pass 28 Feb 2007 48,186 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 48,167 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

exhaust system corroding/deteriorating.

front flexible brake hoses metal ends corroding.

o/s+n/s/r upper tie bar bushes starting to deteirorate.

o/s/f anti roll bar bushes deteriorating.

oil/gear oil leak.

play in o/s drag link end.

play in steering system

rear chassis legs/cross member corroding.

Pass 3 Mar 2006 45,479 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 45,479 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

drivers seat starting to become insecure.

o/s/f brake starting to bind.

o/s/f metal brake pipe corroding.

o/s/f+n/s/r+o/s/r metal brake pipes starting to kink.

oil leak.

power steering fluid weep around steering box.

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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L851 BTT is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 L851 BTT, 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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L851 BTT is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 November 1993.

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