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M883 BCV

1994 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

52,419 mi
Last recorded52,419 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2010
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM883 BCV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 29 Sep 2010 52,419 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 52,419 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 44,789 miles

Bonnet cable is adrift and hard to open bonnet

Fail 5 Oct 2009 44,789 miles

Bonnet cable is adrift and hard to open bonnet

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 6 Oct 2008 40,210 miles

Driver seat belt webbing is in poor condition.

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Head light aim is poor.

Suspect rear brake pads low ?

Pass 6 Oct 2008 40,210 miles

Driver seat belt webbing is in poor condition.

Head light aim is poor.

Suspect rear brake pads low ?

Pass 14 Sep 2007 31,757 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 31,675 miles

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

rear axle brake pipes are corroded (pitted).

Fail 20 Sep 2005 23,923 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

l/h head lamp lens cracked but not affecting beam pattern

Pass 20 Sep 2005 23,923 miles

l/h head lamp lens cracked but not affecting beam pattern

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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M883 BCV is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 M883 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 M883 BCV registered?

M883 BCV is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 November 1994.

Is M883 BCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for M883 BCV shows 10 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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