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BWS 734S

2003 Land Rover 88

Green Diesel 2250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

3,000 mi
Last recorded3,000 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Land Rover 8828,122 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBWS 734S
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,250cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2022 3,000 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 3,000 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 3,000 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 3,000 miles

Fuel hose shows signs of rubbing on front prop-shaft , but wasn't at time of test.

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 3,000 miles

All tyres have minor cuts

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Steering track bar has slight play

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Slight signs of blue smoke.

Pass 22 Jun 2016 3,000 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush all four shock absorbers (2.7.4)

all four tyres have cuts in tread but not down to inner cord

prking brake effort only just met requirements

slight signs of blue smoke issuing

Fail 22 Jun 2016 3,000 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush all four shock absorbers (2.7.4)

all four tyres have cuts in tread but not down to inner cord

prking brake effort only just met requirements

slight signs of blue smoke issuing

Pass 4 Jun 2015 3,000 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

all tyres have cuts and divets out of treads

slight noise from o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 26 Jun 2014 3,000 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 19 Jun 2014 3,000 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 3,000 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all tyres have numerous cuts due to flints

Pass 29 Jun 2012 3,000 miles

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front propshaft rear u/j has movement

Pass 20 Jun 2011 1 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 18,313 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

signs of dampness o/s/f brake backplate

Pass 23 Jun 2010 16,946 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 16,802 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 18,789 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 16,690 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2005 16,473 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover 88?

Based on 159,893 MOT tests across 17,464 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
519
Miles/Year
67
Year Lifespan
17,464
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 11,810
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,518
Stop lamp not working 6,823
position lamp(s) not working 5,297
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 4,631
Full Land Rover 88 reliability report

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BWS 734S is a 2003 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2003 Land Rover 88 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 28,122 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover 88 fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 11,810 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BWS 734S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover 88 typically stays on UK roads for around 67 years. At 23 years old, this Land Rover 88 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BWS 734S registered?

BWS 734S is a 2003 Land Rover 88, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is BWS 734S safe to buy?

The MOT history for BWS 734S shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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