MOT Status
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131,501 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play marked (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
front body mounts corroded
Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded floor by brake pedal (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
front body mounts corroded
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering idler (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire fuel pump leaking (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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L359 BTT is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
Across all 1993 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 118,574 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 L359 BTT, 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 33 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was L359 BTT registered?
L359 BTT is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 November 1993.
Is L359 BTT safe to buy?
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