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BFZ 626

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

121,844 mi
Last recorded121,844 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBFZ 626
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 121,844 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

rear suspension bump stops missing

Pass 12 Nov 2024 117,679 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear suspension bump stops missing

Pass 15 Nov 2023 113,114 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed offside and nearside (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear suspension bump stops missing

Fail 14 Nov 2023 113,112 miles

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn panhard rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed offside and nearside (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear suspension bump stops missing

Pass 28 Oct 2022 109,987 miles

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive hub swivel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front panhard rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2022 109,987 miles

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

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive hub swivel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front panhard rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 104,094 miles

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed offside and nearside (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush offside and nearside rear lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 2 Nov 2021 104,086 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached loose bolt (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm insecurely attached loose bolt (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached loose bolt (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Prop shaft joint excessively worn front prop shaft rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Steering box insecure loose bolts (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm insecurely attached rear axle A frame loose bolt (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed offside and nearside (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush offside and nearside rear lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 24 Oct 2020 96,527 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2020 96,521 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrect size (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements obscured by access ladder (0.1 (d))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported offside and nearside rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 82,606 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 77,435 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2015 77,248 miles

park brake only just met performance requirements

Pass 10 Nov 2014 76,912 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

steering damper bushes slightly worn

Pass 2 Nov 2013 75,707 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 137,527 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2008 137,527 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Feb 2007 130,801 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 121,230 miles

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

free play in steering damper needs attention

slight play in hand brake hub needs attention

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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BFZ 626 is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 BFZ 626, 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 BFZ 626 registered?

BFZ 626 is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 March 1993.

Is BFZ 626 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BFZ 626 shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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