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L941 BCW

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

86,023 mi
Last recorded86,023 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL941 BCW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 86,023 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shocker mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all chassis suspension /mounting points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 83,541 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced mount chassis central section (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced chassis central section (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

slight leak n/ s /f sphere

Fail 28 Jan 2025 83,502 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened axle front mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced mount chassis central section (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced chassis central section (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

slight leak n/ s /f sphere

Pass 19 Jan 2024 80,838 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 77,784 miles

Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed bottom corroded (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear bush mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering box (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive steering box (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 75,156 miles

Offside Front door slight corroded on lower edge

Pass 20 Jan 2021 72,324 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 69,514 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rears showing white light (4.4.3 (a))

Hazard warning switch faulty not showing interior warning when in operation (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp appears to have fault when side light operated (4.4.3 (b))

o/side rear light guard broken and insecure

Fail 3 Jan 2020 69,453 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component insecure and impairing directional stability suspension sphere (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rears showing white light (4.4.3 (a))

Hazard warning switch faulty not showing interior warning when in operation (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp appears to have fault when side light operated (4.4.3 (b))

o/side rear light guard broken and insecure

Pass 23 Jan 2019 67,135 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 64,090 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 59,997 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 53,219 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2015 51,520 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2014 51,475 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 49,942 miles

both front tyres have cracks on shoulders

Pass 11 Jan 2013 48,376 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 48,339 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 46,877 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 46,877 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 45,252 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 45,252 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 43,700 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2010 43,671 miles

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2009 41,886 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2008 39,317 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 9 Jan 2008 39,317 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Jan 2007 36,063 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 36,063 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2005 33,277 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2005 33,227 miles

Centre Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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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L941 BCW is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 L941 BCW, 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 L941 BCW registered?

L941 BCW is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 October 1993.

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