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L970 BCW

1993 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

224,457 mi
Last recorded224,457 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2023
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL970 BCW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2023 224,457 miles

Central Rear diff center upper ball joint slight play

Nearside Front slight leak from steering pivot

Offside Cab steps insecure (6.2.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering arm from steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front slight leak from steering pivot

steering wheel cover loose in places

Fail 21 Dec 2023 224,454 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Central Rear diff center upper ball joint slight play

Nearside Front slight leak from steering pivot

Offside Cab steps insecure (6.2.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering arm from steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front slight leak from steering pivot

steering wheel cover loose in places

Pass 23 Dec 2022 218,621 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Nearside and Offside (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 214,149 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Nearside and Offside (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2021 214,149 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Nearside and Offside (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 206,522 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 202,392 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2019 202,388 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Dec 2018 201,568 miles

Nearside track rod end has slight play

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear upper (5.3.2 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced NSF outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2017 201,335 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2016 201,335 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 199,450 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2014 188,901 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2014 188,901 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 178,032 miles

nearside rear half shaft oil seal weeping

offside front half shaft oil seal weeping

Pass 28 Jun 2012 155,029 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 150,223 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Jun 2011 150,217 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 140,312 miles

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

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 1 Jun 2010 140,295 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 May 2009 129,153 miles

all brake pipes greased, handbrake lever has slight travel

Pass 31 Mar 2008 122,512 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 119,561 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 119,561 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 116,247 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2006 116,247 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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L970 BCW is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 L970 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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L970 BCW is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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