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B4 EXM

1993 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests37 (21 pass, 16 fail)
Pass rate56.8%

Mileage

133,833 mi
Last recorded133,833 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB4 EXM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 16 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 133,833 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 12 Jan 2026 133,833 miles

Nearside Front Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2025 130,631 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 13 Jan 2025 130,631 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength A frame mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine oil pressure switch (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 126,195 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Jan 2024 126,195 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Fuel system component leaking lift pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 124,766 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2023 124,740 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger behind wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 122,077 miles

standard headlamps fitted at time of test not led

Fail 14 Dec 2021 122,056 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no beam image (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength behind brake pipe under wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front of chassis dumb iron area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no beam image (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected track control mount on rear axle (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 115,635 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2020 115,620 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded srevo mount on bulk head (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded pannard mount (2.1.2 (e) (i))

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

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn rear of rear prop (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 112,821 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security foot well (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced panhard arm to axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2019 112,812 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security foot well (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced panhard arm to axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 108,690 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 17 Dec 2018 108,690 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged At calliper touching spring seat (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Floor excessively deteriorated Footwell by gearbox tunnel (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources Only one bulb working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Reverse light missing

Pass 22 Dec 2017 105,996 miles

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

Offside Front floor corroded but not within prescribed area

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 18 Dec 2017 105,990 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Steering system fouling track rod arm (2.2.D.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Front floor corroded but not within prescribed area

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Dec 2016 104,764 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Bulk head excessively corroded and holed but not within a prescribed area

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

Pass 9 Dec 2015 101,965 miles

Both headlights deteriorated light outputs poor

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Dec 2014 96,785 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear side facing seats x3 not fitted with seat belts

Fail 10 Dec 2014 96,781 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

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

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

Oil leak

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside front brake disc back plate loose

rear side facing seats x3 not fitted with seat belts

Pass 9 Dec 2013 88,343 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 88,343 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 80,861 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2012 80,858 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 75,592 miles

Oil leak

top rear diff ball joint gatter split

Fail 9 Dec 2011 75,592 miles

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

Oil leak

top rear diff ball joint gatter split

Pass 10 Dec 2010 73,388 miles

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 15 Aug 2009 70,913 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 68,418 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 68,407 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Dec 2007 66,777 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

engine and gearbox oil leaks

offside rear chassis rail corroded, not within prescribed area

slight leak from front and rear difs'

slight wear in offside drop arm ball joint

Fail 24 Oct 2007 66,582 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

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

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

gearbox oil leak

offside rear chassis corroded, not within prescribed area

slight leak from rear dif'

Pass 26 Oct 2006 64,780 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

engine oil leak

play at maximum in drop arm ball joint

Fail 17 Oct 2006 64,729 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

engine oil leak

offside rear side light lense cracked

play at maximum offside drop arm ball joint

Pass 4 Oct 2005 62,963 miles

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

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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B4 EXM is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 37 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.8%.

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 B4 EXM, 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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B4 EXM is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 November 1993.

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