MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
162,193 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside front brake pipes corroded, not considered excessive.
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Bulkhead corroded, N/S, Not prescribed area.
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)
Chassis cross-member above rear axle corroded, not excessive.
Front coil spring top mounts corroded, not excessive.
Rear chassis corroded, not excessive.
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.
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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.
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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?
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