MOT Status
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40,437 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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o/s/r brake disc slightly corroded on inner edge
Fuel system component leaking regulating valve (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush upper (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
front diff has light oil leak from drain bung area
o/s/r brake disc slightly corroded on inner edge
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
rear brake discs corroded on inner edge
rear shock absorbers slightly corroded
slight oil leak
Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
front brake discs worn
rear brake discs corroded on inner edge
rear shock absorbers slightly corroded
slight oil leak
Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
fuel filter hosing damp but not leaking
o/s/r brake disc slightly corroded
n/s/f brake binding slightly
o/s/f wheel bearing has slight play
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded union (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
n/s/f brake binding slightly
o/s/f wheel bearing has slight play
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BWC 839 is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.
Across all 2002 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 91,689 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 BWC 839, 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 24 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was BWC 839 registered?
BWC 839 is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 October 2002.
Is BWC 839 safe to buy?
The MOT history for BWC 839 shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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