MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
198,842 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pump/compressor drive belt excessively loose (3.6.F.1)
Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
rear body crossmembers corroded
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)
Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension damaged (2.4.G.4a)
Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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A249 OST is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 25%.
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 A249 OST, 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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What year was A249 OST registered?
A249 OST is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 September 1983.
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