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165,906 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength torsion bar rear mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength torsion bar front mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength torsion bar rear mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength torsion bar front mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))
Rear reflector reflecting white to the rear both (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))
slight leak both front hub seals
Nearside Front hub has slight oil leak
Nearside Rear Outer hub seal
Offside Front hub has slight oil leak
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure chassis cross member (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Shock absorber detached chassis rust hole (2.7.2b)
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint rear joint rear shaft (2.4.G.4b) DANGEROUS
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)
Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold area (7.1.2)
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)
all coil springs corroded
dip switch poor condition
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
all coil springs corroded
dip switch poor condition
o/sr bump stop missing
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
drivers door hinges worn
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
o/s/r bump stop missing and n/s insecure
rear shock absorbers lower bushes worn
wear/movement in o/s/f door hinges
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
corrosion/hole in n/s/f outrigger
general corrosion on chassis and outriggers
o/s/f brake pipe slightly kinked
slight dampness around pas pump
slight pull to o/s when heavy braking
some corrosion on o/s/f brake pipe
Centre Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
Centre seat has no seat belt
Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside rear bumpstop missing
Oil leak
Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Centre seat has no seat belt
Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak
Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Oil leak
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
hand brake near end of freeplay
Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)
Offside Front Lower Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Oil leak
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
hand brake near end of freeplay
both axle breathers u/s
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)
Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
both axle breathers u/s
Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
both axle breathers u/s
crank front oil seal leaking
fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated
handbrake requires adjustment
rear prop front u/j and splines worn
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
both axle breathers u/s
crank front oil seal leaking
fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated
handbrake requires adjustment
rear prop front u/j and splines worn
Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
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A376 AAN is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.9%.
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 A376 AAN, 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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A376 AAN is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 November 1983.
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