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BFW 453W

2001 Land Rover SWB

Black Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

34,591 mi
Last recorded34,591 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2018
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBFW 453W
MakeLand Rover
ModelSWB
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2018 34,591 miles

Front prop sliding joint slight play

Nearside Front Upper Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box along seam (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 34,286 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2016 33,343 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 31,706 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 31,703 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 May 2014 31,635 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 31,565 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 31,417 miles

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 May 2011 31,112 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 30,941 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 30,614 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 30,614 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 30,614 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 30,614 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 30,611 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover SWB?

Based on 5,400 MOT tests across 556 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
475
Miles/Year
70
Year Lifespan
556
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 263
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 230
Stop lamp not working 208
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 148
position lamp(s) not working 145
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BFW 453W is a 2001 Land Rover SWB in Black with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

The most common reason a Land Rover SWB fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 263 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BFW 453W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover SWB typically stays on UK roads for around 70 years. At 25 years old, this Land Rover SWB is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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BFW 453W is a 2001 Land Rover SWB, first registered on 3 December 2001.

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