MOT Status
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122,930 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
all brake pipes covered in under seal
engine running poor under load
hazzard switch faulty
tow bar has been removed
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt A frame (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Vehicle structure fractured seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of towbar mounting rear cross member not full welded (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced rear cross member not fully welded to chassi (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
all brake pipes covered in under seal
hazzard switch faulty
Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
o/s/f indicator lens missing
Oil leak
Oil leak
Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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A122 BJH is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in White with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1984 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 119,280 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 A122 BJH, 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 42 years old, this Land Rover Defender is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was A122 BJH registered?
A122 BJH is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 May 1984.
Is A122 BJH safe to buy?
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