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BVS 130S

1997 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2014
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

27,378 mi
Last recorded27,378 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2013
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Defender117,879 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBVS 130S
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2013 27,378 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 24,091 miles

rear diff has slight oil leak

Pass 22 Sep 2010 22,438 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 22,426 miles

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

front shocker lower bushes worn

n/s/f leaf spring u bolts damaged

Pass 21 Aug 2009 20,228 miles

non standard seat belts fitted

Fail 16 Sep 2006 19,800 miles

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2006 19,800 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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BVS 130S is a 1997 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BVS 130S, 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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How do I check the history of BVS 130S?

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What year was BVS 130S registered?

BVS 130S is a 1997 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 August 1997.

Is BVS 130S safe to buy?

The MOT history for BVS 130S shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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