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BBH 580P

1997 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2022
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

29,760 mi
Last recorded29,760 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2021
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Defender117,879 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBBH 580P
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2021 29,760 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2021 29,755 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Leaf spring to axle fixings loose to the extent that relative movement is visible (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jun 2017 28,597 miles

Oil leak front diff ()

Oil leak gear box ()

Oil leak power steering pipes ()

Oil leak rear diff ()

Oil leak transfer box ()

Pass 20 Jul 2016 28,151 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has small split but no cords exposed

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2015 27,278 miles

rear propshaft slight play in u/j

n/s/r tyre cut iwall not to cords

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 7 May 2014 26,640 miles

Both rear tyres have cuts in tread but ok at the time of test.

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 7 May 2014 26,640 miles

Both rear tyres have cuts in tread but ok at the time of test.

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 May 2013 25,748 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 25,743 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Oil leak

n/s mirror insecure

rear propshaft gaitor split

Pass 6 Sep 2012 25,333 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 25,270 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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BBH 580P is a 1997 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1997 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 117,879 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 BBH 580P, 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 29 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BBH 580P is a 1997 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 May 1997.

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