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BAZ 8230

1995 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

120,214 mi
Last recorded120,214 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2016
Typical for 1995 Land Rover Defender117,469 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBAZ 8230
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2016 120,214 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 120,214 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp with brake light (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 13 Dec 2014 120,198 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 120,049 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Fail 23 Nov 2013 120,049 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 26 Nov 2012 112,745 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 24 Nov 2012 112,745 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2011 118,645 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

both front suspention spheres slightly pitted

slight oil leak from enine and transfer box

Pass 10 Feb 2010 112,168 miles

Offside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front hub seal leaking

oil leak

windscreen cracked outside of wiper sweep, but wipers have been moved so out of sweeped area

Fail 3 Feb 2010 111,998 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front hub seal leaking

oil leak

windscreen cracked outside of wiper sweep, but wipers have been moved so out of sweeped area

Pass 23 Apr 2008 101,803 miles

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 11 Apr 2008 101,581 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 11 Jan 2007 96,105 miles

front number plate cracked

slight play steering unvirsal joint

Pass 31 Jan 2006 93,690 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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BAZ 8230 is a 1995 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1995 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 117,469 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 BAZ 8230, 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 31 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BAZ 8230 registered?

BAZ 8230 is a 1995 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1995.

Is BAZ 8230 safe to buy?

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