MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
10,559 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Brake vacuum build up slow (3.3.E.6)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brake vacuum build up too slow (3.3.E.6) DANGEROUS
a lot of underbody corrosion
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
a lot of underbody corrosion
handbrake lever comes up high but works ok
underbody corrosion
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
handbrake lever comes up high but works ok
underbody corrosion
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)
free play on steering wheel
n/s/ inner wheel arch corroded
no 1 injector damp
various areas of corrosion under vehicle
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Offside Front Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Oil leak
front brake imbalance.
o/s front swival houseing has end float.
o/s rear wheel bearing has end float.
oil leak from gearbox.
Nearside Inner Rear Upper Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Oil leak
handbrake excess travel.
o/s and n/s rear chassis corroded.
Oil leak
o/s front chassis corroded.
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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A254 OVJ is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
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 A254 OVJ, 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 A254 OVJ registered?
A254 OVJ is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 October 1983.
Is A254 OVJ safe to buy?
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