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70 BXJ

1993 Land Rover Defender

Grey Petrol 4275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests36 (19 pass, 17 fail)
Pass rate52.8%

Mileage

196,180 mi
Last recorded196,180 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration70 BXJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,275cc

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MOT History

19 pass 17 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 196,180 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Plate Damaged But Secure And Can Still Be Read Clearly (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Swivel Hub Scraper Seal Damp With Grease

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Lower Block Area Damp With Oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff Pinion Seal Damp With Oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2026 196,180 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Plate Damaged But Secure And Can Still Be Read Clearly (0.1 (b))

Horn not working Found Wiring Disconnected, Re-Connected Wire, Tested OK (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Swivel Hub Scraper Seal Damp With Grease

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Lower Block Area Damp With Oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff Pinion Seal Damp With Oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 195,082 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Swivel Hub Scraper Seal Damp

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine Oil Dampness Lower Block Area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering Damper Bushes Slightly Perished

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2025 195,082 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released Both Lamps Staying On (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Swivel Hub Scraper Seal Damp

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine Oil Dampness Lower Block Area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering Damper Bushes Slightly Perished

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2025 195,047 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 193,481 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2024 193,481 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2023 192,454 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Mar 2023 192,454 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Stop lamp(s) switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 191,156 miles

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

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 1 Mar 2022 191,152 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also worn close to legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside axle swivel seal is leaking

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff pinion seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 187,579 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2020 187,579 miles

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulkhead/floor (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired bulkhead/floor (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulkhead/floor (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Fuel tank leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jun 2019 184,757 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2019 184,757 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 182,618 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

oil leak

rear diff slight oil leak

Fail 7 Jun 2018 182,611 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is fractured under servo (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Body component likely to become detached bonnet (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

oil leak

rear diff slight oil leak

Pass 29 May 2017 180,262 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 177,678 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 177,677 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured upper shock mount (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured upper shock mount (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 May 2015 173,589 miles
Fail 23 May 2015 173,579 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 26 May 2014 170,316 miles

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

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

older engine fitted to vehicle pre cat test carried out

Fail 26 May 2014 170,316 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

older engine fitted to vehicle pre cat test carried out

Pass 21 May 2013 168,141 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 165,459 miles

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

wiper linkage worn

Fail 29 May 2012 165,459 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

wiper linkage worn

Pass 12 May 2011 163,546 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 163,546 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 18 May 2010 160,674 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 160,674 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2009 155,633 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 140,340 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2007 140,340 miles

Nearside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2006 130,789 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 130,789 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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70 BXJ is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 4,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.8%.

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 70 BXJ, 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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70 BXJ is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 August 1993.

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