MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
198,972 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Headlamp not working on dipped beam Both sides (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
elements of body structure corroded
n/s/f +o/s/f tyres cracked
Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
elements of body structure corroded
n/s/f +o/s/f tyres cracked
Nearside Front Tyre cracked
Nearside Rear Tyre cracked
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear body corroded
Ball joint has slight play @steering box (2.2.B.1f)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Ball joint has slight play @steering box (2.2.B.1f)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking steering box seals (2.3.3b)
Offside Front Steering locking device missing drop arm ball joint split pin missing (2.2.C.1g)
Offside Front Upper Steering column universal joint has excessive play under bonnet top u/j (2.1.5)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush washer/ nut slack (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Coolant leak
Oil leak
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
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A170 YMH is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 3,500cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.
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 A170 YMH, 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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A170 YMH is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 August 1983.
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