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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front propshaft has play at transfer box output shaft
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front end of chassis at front bumper mounting corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm rear bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside front flexible hose mounting on chassis corroded
Coolant leak ()
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A arm boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bumper mounting stub off front of chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front inner wheel arch corroded but not affecting structural rigidity
Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play axle a frame ball joint has very slight play and dust boot cover deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering box drop arm ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Short end stub behind front bumper (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Short end stub behind front bumper (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Upper Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear slide joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear slide joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users fuel tank (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer chassis (2.1.2 (e) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (3.5.1i)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded footwell and floor section (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded trailing arm area (2.4.A.3)
Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded footwell (2.2.C.1h)
Battery insecure (1.9.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (3.5.1i)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)
Offside Front swivel housing leaking
Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)
Offside Front swivel housing leaking
Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
exhaust exit blowing straight onto rear brake flexi hose
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front swivel leaking grease
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front swivel leaking grease
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
rear cross member in front of fuel tank corroded
tipper back hydraulic ram showing signs of leaking
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
battery box holed and corroded but holding battery securely at time of test
exhaust tail pipe broken off
rear cross member in front of fuel tank corroded
tipper back hydraulic ram showing signs of leaking
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning lamps operated by more than one switch (1.4.B.1c)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
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A161 FHN is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 A161 FHN, 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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A161 FHN is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 November 1983.
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