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BST 593M

1974 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

Typical for 1974 Land Rover Defender58,492 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBST 593M
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1974
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2005

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

oil leak

Fail 11 Nov 2005 17,594 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Brake clevis joint excessively damaged and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Track rod end excessively corroded and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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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BST 593M is a 1974 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1974 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 58,492 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 BST 593M, 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 52 years old, this Land Rover Defender is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BST 593M?

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What year was BST 593M registered?

BST 593M is a 1974 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 May 1974.

Is BST 593M safe to buy?

The MOT history for BST 593M shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BST 593M have outstanding finance?

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