MOT Status
ValidMileage
162,061 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
general underbody corrosion
Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ball joint on drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering linkage ball joint has slight play ball joint on drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
general underbody corrosion
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
n/s/r chassis corroded
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
n/s/r chassis corroded
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak Engine ()
Oil leak Gear box ()
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Cross member (6.1.B.2)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (3.5.1i)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Oil leak Engine ()
Oil leak Gear box ()
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Cross member (6.1.B.2)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (3.5.1i)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Oil leak
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Outrigger (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Oil leak
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BMZ 7575 is a 1997 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.
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 BMZ 7575, 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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What year was BMZ 7575 registered?
BMZ 7575 is a 1997 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1997.
Is BMZ 7575 safe to buy?
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