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L963 BCW

1993 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

74,322 mi
Last recorded74,322 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL963 BCW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 74,322 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2024 73,614 miles

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

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

chassis and underbody showing signs of corrosion

Pass 13 Sep 2022 73,262 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 72,638 miles

Nearside Front floor panel corroded not structural area

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Rear reverse light inoperative

Fail 2 Sep 2021 72,628 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Front floor panel corroded not structural area

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Rear reverse light inoperative

Pass 3 Sep 2020 71,823 miles

some some the vehicles steel brake pipes and some prescibed areas are showing signs of corrosion that may need attention on or before the next mot test.

Fail 2 Sep 2020 71,813 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

some some the vehicles steel brake pipes and some prescibed areas are showing signs of corrosion that may need attention on or before the next mot test.

Pass 29 Aug 2019 71,364 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 71,066 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 70,501 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 69,039 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 69,039 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 67,899 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 67,899 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 66,875 miles

front discs pitted

Fail 3 Apr 2013 66,872 miles

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

front discs pitted

Pass 3 Apr 2012 65,598 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 64,289 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 64,289 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 63,085 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 63,085 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 61,778 miles

advise corrosion throughout vehicle

Fail 25 Mar 2009 61,778 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

advise corrosion throughout vehicle

Pass 5 Apr 2008 60,653 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 60,653 miles

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

Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2007 59,193 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2006 58,418 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 58,418 miles

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

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

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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L963 BCW is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 L963 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 L963 BCW registered?

L963 BCW is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 August 1993.

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