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L954 BBC

1993 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2017
Tests19 (9 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate47.4%

Mileage

178,852 mi
Last recorded178,852 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2016
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL954 BBC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2016 178,852 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2016 178,852 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 176,230 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 176,226 miles

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings At the steering box (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis corroded at the trailing arm area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis corroded at the trailing arm area (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 173,837 miles

vehicle is heaveiy corroded

Fail 8 Aug 2014 173,836 miles

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end 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 Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt cut sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

vehicle is heavily corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2013 169,964 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

n/s/f bluk head rusty

Fail 30 Jul 2013 169,920 miles

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

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

n/s/f bluk head rusty

Pass 10 Aug 2012 164,702 miles

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

corrosion on bulk head both sides near door hinge

Fail 10 Aug 2012 164,702 miles

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

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

corrosion on bulk head both sides near door hinge

Fail 23 Jul 2012 164,575 miles

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

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

corrosion on bulk head both side near door hinge

Pass 27 Jul 2011 154,903 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 18 Jul 2011 154,751 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 6 Jul 2010 147,469 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

front number plate cracked but still readable

nsf swivel hub leaking

nsf wiper blade split on edges still clearin the screen effectivly

Fail 28 Jun 2010 147,469 miles

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)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

front number plate cracked but still readable

nsf swivel hub leaking

nsf wiper blade split on edges still clearin the screen effectivly

Pass 1 Jul 2009 137,388 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

n/s/ f tyre wall slightly cracked

Fail 27 Jun 2009 137,308 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/ f tyre wall slightly cracked

Pass 12 Apr 2006 133,903 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 133,903 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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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L954 BBC is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.4%.

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 L954 BBC, 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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L954 BBC is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 December 1993.

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