MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
293,183 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play At steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play At steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (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))
Fluid leak, but not excessive Power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Fluid leak, but not excessive Power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Coil spring corroded All springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fluid leak, but not excessive Power steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test All rear seats removed ()
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Coil spring corroded All springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fluid leak, but not excessive Power steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test All rear seats removed ()
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak ()
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
Offside Front Seat Insecur (Bolt missing)
Oil Leak
Rear Seats folded when presented for test
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Front Seat Insecur (Bolt missing)
Oil Leak
Rear Seats folded when presented for test
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Oil leak
Prop-shaft universal joint worn
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Oil leak
Prop-shaft universal joint worn
offside front hub worn close to legal limit.
(1) Front no plate obscured.
(1) Offside front brake binding on close to limit.
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
(1) Fuel pipe deteriorated badly at filter.
(1) Nearside rear suspension bush bolt deteriorated close to limit.
(1) Offside front metal brake pipe damaged close to limit.
(1) Parking brake travel close to limit.
(2) Rear axcle top centre joint worn close to limit.
(3) Both track rod end dirt covers split.
(3) Nearside front brake hose deteriorated close to limit.
(3) Nearside track rod end worn slightly.
(3) Rear chassis corroded slightly.
(4) Front to rear metal brake pipe corroded close to limit.
(5) Steering box worn close to limit and leaking slightly.
(6) Front exhaust blowing close to limit.
(6) Offside track rod end worn close to limit.
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Top MOT Failure Points
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A208 FRC is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 A208 FRC, 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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A208 FRC is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1983.
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