MOT Status
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120,516 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
chassis is corroded
front propshaft u/j badly worn
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
both rear seats removed from vehicle presentation of retest seat belts missing
nearside front mirror missing
nearside rear tyre has cut on outer sidewall
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS
Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
nearside rear tyre has cut on outer sidewall
nearside wing mirror insecure
Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
chasssis corroded not holed
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
coolant cap missing
nearside front axle bush deteriorated not excessive & no play found
offside & nearside front hub seals swet
steering arm at steering box protective rubber split
water leak
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS
Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
chassis corroded not holed
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
coolant cap missing
nearside front axle bush deteriorated no play found
nearside front door handle defecting
offside front & nearside front hub seals leaking
steering arm at steering box protective rubber split
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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A3 CFD is a 1997 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
Across all 1997 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 117,879 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 A3 CFD, 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 29 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was A3 CFD registered?
A3 CFD is a 1997 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 February 1997.
Is A3 CFD safe to buy?
The MOT history for A3 CFD shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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