MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
76,250 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
rear diff input shaft worn
Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)
Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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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BWY 541S is a 1978 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 1978 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 59,439 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 BWY 541S, 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 48 years old, this Land Rover Defender is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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How do I check the history of BWY 541S?
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What year was BWY 541S registered?
BWY 541S is a 1978 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 1978.
Is BWY 541S safe to buy?
The MOT history for BWY 541S shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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