MOT Status
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57,441 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres are perishing cracks /splits in tread all round tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres are perishing cracks /splits in tread all round tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
main beam dip switch faulty
undersides, chassis and brake pipes heavily under sealed
rear cross member and n/s/r chassic area surface corrosion
rear cross member surface corrosion and centre seat belt slightly damaged
n/s/r chassic area surface corrosion
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting both sides rear cross member (6.6.6)
n/s/r chassic area surface corrosion
sidesteps corroded and sharp edges
os & ns door steps starting too coorrode
Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
all tyres sidewalls perished
rear crossmenber corrosion
side steps corroded
Side step rails corroded.
all tyres sidewalls perished
both side steps heavy corrosion
oil pressure switch slight leak
all four tyres sidewalls perished
All tyres starting to perish on outer walls.
Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
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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L3 BRC is a 1998 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.
Across all 1998 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 110,057 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 L3 BRC, 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 28 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 L3 BRC?
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What year was L3 BRC registered?
L3 BRC is a 1998 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1998.
Is L3 BRC safe to buy?
The MOT history for L3 BRC shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does L3 BRC have outstanding finance?
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