MOT Status
ValidMileage
137,163 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Ball joint has slight play Drop Link (2.2.B.1f)
Service Brake Only Just Met Requirements
Slight Bind O/S/R Brake
Fuel system component leaking Fuel Filter (7.2.3)
Ball joint has slight play Drop Link (2.2.B.1f)
Service Brake Only Just Met Requirements
Slight Bind O/S/R Brake
Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Front Upper Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Temporary fuel cap fitted
Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
o/s/f and n/s/r tyres perrished
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
rear cross member corroded
rear step slightly insecure
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
tyres slightly perished
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
all tyres starting to perish
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
n/s front tyre sidewall scuffed but no cords
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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Y997 BKL is a 2001 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.
Across all 2001 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 94,644 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 Y997 BKL, 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 25 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was Y997 BKL registered?
Y997 BKL is a 2001 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 June 2001.
Is Y997 BKL safe to buy?
The MOT history for Y997 BKL shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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