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B222 WWW

1993 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

178,942 mi
Last recorded178,942 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB222 WWW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 178,942 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2024 178,906 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear slight oil leak from differential

Pass 9 Aug 2023 178,854 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 178,835 miles

Nearside Front body A post corroded adjacent to door hinge

Nearside Front steering hub seepage of oil

Offside Front body A post corroded adjacent to door hinge

Offside Front steering hub seepage of oil

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

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

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

bonnet release cable defective

Pass 3 Aug 2021 178,758 miles

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

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

alternator brive belt deteriorated

Pass 29 Jul 2020 178,604 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 178,522 miles

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2018 178,468 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer at door step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2018 178,468 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer at door step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 178,391 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Aug 2016 178,185 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 178,169 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.2.C.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting at cross member & chassis (6.6.6)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting at cross member (6.6.6)

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

oil leak

Pass 7 May 2015 177,408 miles

front outriggers corroded, rear outriggers and chassis corroded

front tyres are very close to suspension componants on full lock

nearside front drag link joint slightly worn

nearside rear stop/tail light discoloured

Fail 7 May 2015 177,408 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front outriggers corroded, rear outriggers and chassis corroded

front tyres are very close to suspension componants on full lock

nearside front drag link joint slightly worn

nearside rear stop/tail light discoloured

Pass 14 May 2014 176,945 miles

bonnet release handle not working, able to open bonnet at the front through the grill

exhaust corroded

nearside and offside front outrigers corroded

offside front chassis corroded

offside front head light lens is cracked

offside front indicator lens slightly discoloured

rear chassis and outriggers corroded

Pass 10 May 2013 176,355 miles

advise handbrake does not lock up

advise n/s/f outrigger holed

advise o/s/f headlamp lens cracked

advise o/s/f outrigger holed

advise signs of dampness around o/s/r brake caliper

Fail 10 May 2013 176,355 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

advise handbrake does not lock up

advise n/s/f outrigger holed

advise o/s/f headlamp lens cracked

advise o/s/f outrigger holed

advise signs of dampness around o/s/r brake caliper

Pass 9 May 2012 175,339 miles

o/s/f outrigger holed

Fail 9 May 2012 175,339 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f outrigger holed

Pass 12 May 2011 173,516 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 173,516 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2010 165,084 miles

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

servicable damage to front number plate

Fail 5 May 2010 164,916 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

servicable damage to front number plate

Pass 15 May 2009 156,294 miles

bonnet release cable/latching mechanism would benefit from attention

offside front seatbelt webbing in very poor condition

slight oil leak from power assisted steering box

Fail 24 Apr 2009 155,910 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside front seatbelt in very poor condition

slight oil leak from power assisted steering box

Pass 14 May 2008 147,252 miles

BORDER LINE DETERIORATION/CUTS/SPLITS IN BOTH REAR TYRES (RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT)

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

border line wear in offside front brake disc

evidence of movement steering box spline to drop arm

slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing when rotated

Fail 13 May 2008 147,252 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

BORDER LINE DETERIORATION/CUTS/SPLITS IN BOTH REAR TYRES (RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT)

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

border line wear in offside front brake disc

evidence of movement steering box spline to drop arm

slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing when rotated

Pass 14 May 2007 139,406 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 129,070 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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B222 WWW is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 B222 WWW, 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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B222 WWW is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 November 1993.

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