MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
219,759 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Advice Split pin to be Replaced
Gearbox oil weeping
Nearside Front Door Seems Stiff but still Operates
Nearside Rear Tyre Starting to crack
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
Light Switch Damaged
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Body has slight corrosion n/s & o/s but not structual (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and starting to crack (4.1.E.1)
brake check only just met
petrol tank has a key to access
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front drive shaft support bearing excessively worn n/s/f hub seal bolt (2.5.C.2c)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Body has slight corrosion n/s & o/s but not structual (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and starting to crack (4.1.E.1)
brake check only just met
petrol tank has a key to access
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Front Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)
Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)
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.C.1b)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Propshaft component defective
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Oil leak
Propshaft component defective
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
bolts in nearside rear half shaft hub loose
both front hub seals leaking
chassis has had welding repairs
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
general under body corrosion
general under body corrosion
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Track rod end excessively corroded and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
Offside Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)
Propshaft component defective
n/s/f and o/s/f swivel bowl housing seals leaking
rear seats unable to secure in upright position
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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A359 UYB is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Orange with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.
Across all 1984 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 119,280 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 A359 UYB, 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 42 years old, this Land Rover Defender is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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A359 UYB is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 July 1984.
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