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B17 RGL

1993 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2024
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

170,095 mi
Last recorded170,095 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2023
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB17 RGL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2023 170,095 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive panhard rod bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 165,739 miles

Offside Rear corrosion to chassis leg

Pass 28 Oct 2021 160,623 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 153,939 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 149,568 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 144,592 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 140,763 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion behind bumper iron (6.1.B.2)

swivel joints damp

Pass 25 Oct 2016 138,512 miles

Front both swivel joints damp

Front coil spring corroded both springs (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion floor corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded both springs (2.4.C.1b)

rear center window broken & blanked off

Pass 23 Oct 2015 136,134 miles

Front coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Rear coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (2.4.C.1b)

both front axle swivel joints leaking slightly

centre exhaust rubber mounting split

Pass 23 Oct 2014 133,669 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

difficulty removing fuel filler cap

Pass 25 Oct 2013 130,470 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

minor corrosion at body mounting points below "A" posts

Pass 30 Oct 2012 120,630 miles

Centre Rear Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

N/S front flexi rubber brake hose slightly kinked

O/S and N/S rear suspension rubber bump stops missing

Pass 17 Nov 2011 125,919 miles

Both front metal brake pipes on calipers corroded

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Inside face of front brake discs is starting to corrode/detriorate

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside rear tyre valve pereshed

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front swivel hub leaking oil

Rear bench seats have no seatbelts

Fail 14 Nov 2011 125,900 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Both front metal brake pipes on calipers corroded

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Inside face of front brake discs is starting to corrode/detriorate

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside rear tyre valve pereshed

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front swivel hub leaking oil

Rear bench seats have no seatbelts

Pass 30 Oct 2010 123,099 miles

Brake pivot worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Nearside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 119,330 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 112,869 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 108,447 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 103,861 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 98,909 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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B17 RGL is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 B17 RGL, 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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What year was B17 RGL registered?

B17 RGL is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 January 1993.

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