MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
390,277 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Hazard warning tell-tale is not a flashing light (4.9.2 (a))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Hazard warning tell-tale is not a flashing light (4.9.2 (a))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes sealed (1.1.11 (c))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Coil spring corroded all 4 spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various chassis components corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))
Fluid leak, but not excessive smell of fuel from engine bay (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front front doors corroded
Nearside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Offside Front seat base worn
vehicle muddy underneath
Chassis corroded not deemed excessive at time of test
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
diff oil leak
engine oil leak
Brake pedal rubber slightly worn but still providing good grip
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak General components ()
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering box damp (2.3.3b)
Rear exhaust box corroded
n\s\f outrigger slightly corroded
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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M872 BCV is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.
Across all 1994 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 120,267 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 M872 BCV, 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 32 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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M872 BCV is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 October 1994.
Is M872 BCV safe to buy?
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