MOT Status
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155,883 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Coolant leak top rad hose ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
slight handbrake travel
Coolant leak top rad hose ()
Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
slight handbrake travel
Damp around both front steering swivels
Damp around steering box
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded x 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Wipers smearing screen
Damp around both front steering swivels
Damp around steering box
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded x 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Wipers smearing screen
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all ()
Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
Rear wiper blade missing
parking brake near end of reserve travel==adjustment advised
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
Rear wiper blade missing
parking brake near end of reserve travel==adjustment advised
steering pulls to right under braking
All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
indicators flashing fast
Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
indicators flashing fast
Offside play in track rod end
oil leak
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside play in track rod end
oil leak
play in front prop sliding joint
o/s/f indicator dim but visable
Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
n/s drag link ball joint retaining pin missing(split pin)
o/s/f indicator dim but visable
Front registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)
Nearside Front Front suspension retaining device ineffective (2.5.A.4)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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889 DVJ is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 1985 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 122,807 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 889 DVJ, 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 41 years old, this Land Rover Defender is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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889 DVJ is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1985.
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