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M872 BCV

1994 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2023
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

390,277 mi
Last recorded390,277 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2022
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM872 BCV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2022 390,277 miles

Hazard warning tell-tale is not a flashing light (4.9.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 7 Nov 2022 390,277 miles

Hazard warning tell-tale is not a flashing light (4.9.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 385,215 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes sealed (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 380,485 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various chassis components corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2019 376,444 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))

Fluid leak, but not excessive smell of fuel from engine bay (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Front front doors corroded

Nearside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front seat base worn

vehicle muddy underneath

Pass 7 Nov 2018 369,079 miles

Chassis corroded not deemed excessive at time of test

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 7 Nov 2017 354,528 miles

diff oil leak

engine oil leak

Pass 3 Nov 2016 340,583 miles

Brake pedal rubber slightly worn but still providing good grip

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

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

Oil leak General components ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering box damp (2.3.3b)

Rear exhaust box corroded

n\s\f outrigger slightly corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2015 323,279 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 311,087 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 300,494 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 300,486 miles

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

Nearside 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)

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2012 288,888 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 288,888 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 272,612 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 257,457 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2009 241,665 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 241,665 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 219,835 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 199,561 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 180,641 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2005 172,327 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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M872 BCV is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1994 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 120,267 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 M872 BCV, 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 32 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M872 BCV registered?

M872 BCV is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 October 1994.

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The MOT history for M872 BCV shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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