MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
130,423 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
front diff output shaft has play at uj fixing
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
front diff output shaft has play at uj fixing
Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn front tie rod bushes at both ends excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fuel system component leaking lift pump leaking fuel (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Prop shaft joint excessively worn forward joint on rear prop shaft excessive play (6.1.7 (c) (i))
ignition kill not working
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front tie rod bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
ignition kill not working
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
early signs of corrosion around seat belt mountings may soon require attention
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both (1.2.1f)
early signs of corrosion around seat belt mountings may soon require attention
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
nearside rear bearing/hub cover missing
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
nearside rear bearing/hub cover missing
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
slight corrosion all over chassis
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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A127 DHH is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Brown with a 3,528cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.
Across all 1983 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 109,986 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 A127 DHH, 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 43 years old, this Land Rover Defender is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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A127 DHH is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 December 1983.
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