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L960 BCW

1993 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2022
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

179,354 mi
Last recorded179,354 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2021
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL960 BCW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2021 179,354 miles

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

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear no seat belt

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge stepping (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge stepping (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Oct 2021 179,351 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Sound deadening material likely to become detached pipe blowing (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear no seat belt

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge stepping (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge stepping (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge stepping (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 176,511 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2020 176,508 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2019 171,119 miles

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2019 171,111 miles

Central Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 164,296 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2018 164,291 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 157,187 miles

Nearside Front Upper swivel joint has slight play

Pass 20 Sep 2016 149,878 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 20 Sep 2016 149,877 miles

Offside Upper Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 143,140 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear outriggers slightly corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2014 136,773 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 136,769 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 130,338 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 1 Oct 2013 130,336 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 124,099 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 124,099 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 116,839 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 116,839 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 109,854 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 102,012 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 102,007 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 94,100 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 94,093 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2007 87,159 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 87,159 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2006 80,682 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2005 75,960 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

chassiss in a very dry and rusty condition.

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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L960 BCW is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 L960 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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L960 BCW is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 August 1993.

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