MOT Status
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94,886 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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All side steps corroded
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Axle seal leaking
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Axle seal leaking
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Front dif (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Rear dif (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle underside and components corroded
Nearside Front Swivel hub seal leaking
Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Swivel hub seal leaking
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Oil leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Oil leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Lower chassis corroded next to bump stop (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Outer Both outer front hub seals leaking
Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced Side light dim (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Both rear d-bush's worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Outer Both outer front hub seals leaking
Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake drum contaminated swivel joint leaking oil (1.1.14 (b))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake drum contaminated swivel joint leaking oil (1.1.14 (b))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Differential leaking oil
Front Differential leaking oil
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front rear hub seals leaking
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock bottom mounting starting to deteriorate
Nearside Rear Shock top mounting starting to deteriorate
Offside Front rear hub seals leaking
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock bottom mounting starting to deteriorate
Offside Rear Shock top mounting starting to deteriorate
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle When on left lock (5.2.3 (f))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Within 30cm of body mounting area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Within 30cm of body mounting area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Sub-frame ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear axle centre pivot (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Sub-frame has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Sub-frame has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Differential leaking oil
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front rear hub seals leaking
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock bottom mounting starting to deteriorate
Nearside Rear Shock top mounting starting to deteriorate
Offside Front rear hub seals leaking
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock bottom mounting starting to deteriorate
Offside Rear Shock top mounting starting to deteriorate
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Differential leaking oil
slight leak from front drive shaft swivel housing seals
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
slight leak from front drive shaft swivel housing seals
Oil leak ()
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Oil leak ()
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
front registration plate cracked
travel on handbrake
wipers poor
Nearside Drag link end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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88 BLK is a 1997 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.
Across all 1997 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 117,879 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 88 BLK, 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 29 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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88 BLK is a 1997 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 January 1997.
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