MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
158,831 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front axle swivel joint leaking
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front axle swivel joint leaking
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
o/s/f hub seal slight sweat
Front Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
Front Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction wiper arms parking (3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn long bar holds axle secure (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Body has slight corrosion all over (6.1.B.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
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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478 CBY is a 1998 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.
Across all 1998 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 110,057 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 478 CBY, 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 28 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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478 CBY is a 1998 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1998.
Is 478 CBY safe to buy?
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