MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
195,541 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Various Corrosion On Chassis And Suspension.
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All Tyres. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Various Corrosion On Chassis And Suspension Components.
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All Tyres. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Various Corrosion On Chassis And Suspension Components.
Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear Universal Joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Swivel Joint (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Swivel Joint (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle has various corrosion on suspension and chassis
Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced o/s and n/s near steering mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting o/s and n/s lower front bulk head (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out rigger ( body mount ) (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.1.2 (e) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength top shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Drive shaft joint excessively worn rear uj (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security upper front bulkhead (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive outer ball swivel (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced out rigger ( body mount ) (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Rear exhaust hanger missing
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
chassis and underside of vehicle is covered in underseal
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
drivers seat belt buckle cover missing
o/s/f floor rusted
Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Steering box has excessive movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
drivers seat belt buckle cover missing
o/s/f floor rusted
Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Various chassis/floor areas corroded
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired Centre to rear body mount (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Steering box drop arm likely to become detached From box (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Towbar is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Rear service brake poor (1.2.1 (c))
Various chassis/ floor areas and other body mounts corroded
bump stops missing/ both rear + o/s/f
o/s/r chassis rusty and thin
o/s/r outrigger/ fuel tank support rusty
wipers don't park
Front both propshaft u/j play
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear propshaft rear u/j play
chassis and suspension rusty
Drag link end ball joint has excessive play drop link arm to steering box (2.2.B.1f)
Front both propshaft u/j play
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear propshaft rear u/j play
chassis and suspension rusty
all tyres cracking but cords not shown
underbody and chassis rusty
Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
all tyres cracking but cords not shown
underbody and chassis rusty
Lower Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
o/s tractor joint slight play
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
o/s tractor joint slight play
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
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A20 APC is a 1995 Land Rover Defender in Pink with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
Across all 1995 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 117,469 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 A20 APC, 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 31 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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A20 APC is a 1995 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 January 1995.
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