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L864 BHA

1993 Land Rover Defender

Yellow Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

257,578 mi
Last recorded257,578 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL864 BHA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Fail 21 Jul 2026 257,578 miles

Central Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced next to fuel tank (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced by spring mounting (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced suspension arm mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced next to spring mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced suspension arm mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/85/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Aug 2025 254,899 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/85 r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2024 250,251 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting repair covered in underseal (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bulkhead (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play x2 (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 21 May 2024 250,192 miles

Central Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt balljoint that comes off of the steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body next to strengthening plate (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body next to strengthening plate (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced behind spring mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting repair covered in underseal (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Hydraulic brake cylinder not excessive but advise adjustment (1.1.16 (e) (i))

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bulkhead (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play x2 (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play swivel joint also has movement (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play x1 (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play swivel joint also has movement (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 244,569 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Jun 2023 244,569 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 244,547 miles

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Dec 2021 237,751 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting repair covered in underseal bulkhead

Central Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 24 Dec 2021 237,751 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting repair covered in underseal bulkhead

Central Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Fail 26 Nov 2021 237,599 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury door (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft securing bolt loose all bolts (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Driver's door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed (6.2.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting repair covered in underseal bulkhead (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 231,335 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2020 231,331 miles

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and functionality of the braking system is affected under bonnet (1.1.21 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jun 2019 220,661 miles

Brake fluid low

Rear No plate insecure

Pass 4 Jun 2018 215,758 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 215,758 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 24 May 2017 209,097 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 202,773 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 197,715 miles

Oil leak

Fail 27 May 2015 197,710 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jun 2014 192,413 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 192,400 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 188,186 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 183,116 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 177,017 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 171,781 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 165,205 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 156,661 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 150,115 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 139,632 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2005 131,461 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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L864 BHA is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Yellow with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 L864 BHA, 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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L864 BHA is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 December 1993.

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