MOT Status
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176,956 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Advanced corrosion to the offside rear chassis rail near the cross member
Front propshaft rear U/J slightly worn
Nearside Front swivel hub seal starting to leak
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel on limit (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel on limit (3.1.6b)
Offside front axle trailing arm front mounting bushes are deteriorating
Rear cross member is deteriorating. Nearing limits in places
Exhaust exits from nearside body work 90cm above ground.
Offside wiper sweep ( ark ) is poor.
Slight play in nearside ball joint on steering drag link rod.
Exhaust front downpipe blowing to the limit.
Front sidelights tinged blue to the limit.
Offside front brake hose close to fouling metal brake pipe when turned on lock.
Offside front tyre has a cut in outer sidewall.
Steering column pinch bolt slightly loose at steering box end.
Some wear / play in steering box drop arm ball joint.
Dust seals on nearside track rod ends coming off in places.
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Dust seals on nearside track rod ends coming off in places.
near side rear traing arm front bush worn to limit.
off side wiper arm has play in it but still working ok.
vehicle has been heavily undersealed.
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
near side rear traing arm front bush worn to limit.
off side wiper arm has play in it but still working ok.
vehicle has been heavily undersealed.
rear brake pads low.
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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M284 BSW is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.
Across all 1999 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 106,873 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 M284 BSW, 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 27 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was M284 BSW registered?
M284 BSW is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 June 1999.
Is M284 BSW safe to buy?
The MOT history for M284 BSW shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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