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BC 74

1993 Land Rover Defender

Grey Petrol 4600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

235,068 mi
Last recorded235,068 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC 74
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,600cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 235,068 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2024 233,377 miles

Offside Front cv joint seal weeping

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

Pass 4 Jan 2024 231,505 miles

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))

Fail 19 Dec 2023 231,478 miles

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))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 229,969 miles

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))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 227,993 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 226,226 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Possibly steering box , recommend further investigation asap (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 15 Dec 2020 226,207 miles

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))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 225,159 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2019 225,159 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Steering box drop arm likely to become detached (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 223,843 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 220,969 miles

side light switch sticking. oil leak from o/s/f swivel.

Pass 21 Dec 2016 218,095 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 214,176 miles

very slight oil leak from pas box. slight play in drop arm ball joint.

Pass 2 Dec 2014 214,145 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 212,714 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2013 212,711 miles

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.

Pass 10 Dec 2012 211,071 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 208,244 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 203,244 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 197,710 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 194,327 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 194,296 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 May 2007 189,989 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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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?

The MOT history for BC 74 shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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