MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
208,305 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)
drivers seat belt webbing in poor condition, rear brake pads wearing thin, nsr wheel bearing has play
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
front number plate deteriorating
offside front seat belt starting to split
power steering pump leaking
Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint (2.5.A.3b)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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A122 VTU is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 VTU, 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 VTU registered?
A122 VTU is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 May 1984.
Is A122 VTU safe to buy?
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