MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
265,205 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outrigger (6.1.B.2)
vehicle chassis covered in underseal
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering around rear spring (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings body mounting (6.1.B.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outrigger (6.1.B.2)
Offside gearbox mounting loose
chassis covered in stone chip
Nearside Rear hub seal oil leak
Offside Rear hub seal oil leak
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both chassis members (2.4.A.3)
nearside floor pan corroded
Nearside Rear hub seal oil leak
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear hub seal oil leak
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both chassis members (2.4.A.3)
nearside floor pan corroded
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
near side front hub seal leaking slightly
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
slight play found in ball joint on drop arm
Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
slight play found in ball joint on drop arm
Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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A252 ASF is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
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 A252 ASF, 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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A252 ASF is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 November 1983.
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