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BVO 475T

1979 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2020
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

99,478 mi
Last recorded99,478 miles
Recorded on18 May 2019
Typical for 1979 Land Rover Defender63,097 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBVO 475T
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 May 2019 99,478 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 99,399 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 99,388 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 99,354 miles

n/s/f indicator lens miscoloured

Pass 6 Jul 2013 99,261 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 99,224 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 99,170 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 May 2010 98,970 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 98,970 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 May 2009 98,845 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 May 2008 98,680 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 98,538 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 98,304 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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BVO 475T is a 1979 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 1979 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 63,097 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 BVO 475T, 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 47 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 BVO 475T?

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What year was BVO 475T registered?

BVO 475T is a 1979 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 January 1979.

Is BVO 475T safe to buy?

The MOT history for BVO 475T shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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