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L597 BGV

1993 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

162,193 mi
Last recorded162,193 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2009
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL597 BGV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2009 162,193 miles

Offside front brake pipes corroded, not considered excessive.

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 160,333 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 155,830 miles

Bulkhead corroded, N/S, Not prescribed area.

Pass 10 Nov 2006 144,753 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Nov 2005 130,546 miles

Chassis cross-member above rear axle corroded, not excessive.

Front coil spring top mounts corroded, not excessive.

Rear chassis corroded, not excessive.

Fail 4 Nov 2005 130,450 miles

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?

Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
3,550
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
181,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 77,499
Brake pipe excessively corroded 77,229
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57,749
position lamp(s) not working 53,914
Stop lamp not working 52,341
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L597 BGV is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 L597 BGV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L597 BGV registered?

L597 BGV is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 August 1993.

Is L597 BGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for L597 BGV shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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