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L966 BBC

1993 Land Rover Defender

Red Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,206 mi
Last recorded98,206 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL966 BBC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 98,206 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2025 91,877 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2024 83,639 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 76,349 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 68,354 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2022 68,834 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 63,020 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 62,988 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 62,703 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 62,356 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside front and offside front hub assembly oil seals leaking slightly

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 61,985 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 Oct 2015 61,946 miles

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

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 61,300 miles

Front bumper corroded

Offside side step corroded

Slight play in ball joints on steering arms

oil leaks

Pass 17 Oct 2013 60,456 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 60,456 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

tail pipe corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2012 59,284 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 58,105 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 56,903 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 55,266 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 55,266 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 52,973 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 50,879 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 50,875 miles

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

Nearside Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

o/s/rear wheel bearing has play in. In need of adjustment

Pass 12 Oct 2006 46,963 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 44,312 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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L966 BBC is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L966 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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L966 BBC is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 November 1993.

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