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B2 YDN

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

139,398 mi
Last recorded139,398 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2022
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB2 YDN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2022 139,398 miles

Offside Rear brake contaminated with oil

Pass 9 Jan 2021 139,236 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 138,792 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2018 137,822 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 137,599 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 137,590 miles

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 137,289 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2013 137,023 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 1 May 2013 137,023 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jun 2011 134,022 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

no pattern to o/s/f headlight

o/s/f tyre 3mm

Pass 12 May 2010 132,094 miles
Fail 11 May 2010

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 130,058 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 130,037 miles

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/r back plate slightly damp.front discs slightly worn. both front hub seals have slight leak.oil leak.

Pass 17 Apr 2008 127,549 miles

Condition of n/s/f axle bush. O/s/r brake back plate damp.

Pass 26 Apr 2007 125,597 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 125,596 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil on steering pump. Track rod end rubbers split. O/s/r brake drum damp. Play in rear shocker bushes. Condition of front axle bushes.

Pass 23 Oct 2006 124,238 miles

O/s/r brake back plate damp. Oil on steering pump.

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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B2 YDN is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 B2 YDN, 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 B2 YDN registered?

B2 YDN is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 April 1993.

Is B2 YDN safe to buy?

The MOT history for B2 YDN shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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