MOT Status
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235,068 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front cv joint seal weeping
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions CO and HC high
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Slight play steering box lower mounting arm bush
Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Panhard rod bush play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear suspension A-frame upper ball joint gaiter split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Emissions unable to be completed Not tested due to excessive exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Excessive blow NSF header pipe joint, joint clamp loose (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Excessive blow OSF header pipe joint, joint clamp loose (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Slight play steering box lower mounting arm bush
Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Panhard rod bush play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust flanges loose blowing (6.1.2 (a))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear axle stabiliser top b/j dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Possibly steering box , recommend further investigation asap (2.1.5 (a))
Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Possibly steering box , recommend further investigation asap (2.1.5 (a))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Steering box drop arm likely to become detached (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
side light switch sticking. oil leak from o/s/f swivel.
very slight oil leak from pas box. slight play in drop arm ball joint.
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
centre cross member is missing. all bump stops missing. slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing. slight play in drop arm ball joint. all disc corroded.
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BC 74 is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 4,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.
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 BC 74, 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 BC 74 registered?
BC 74 is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1993.
Is BC 74 safe to buy?
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