MOT Status
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121,225 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front steering coupling ball in hub has slight play
both front hub seels starting to leak
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Wheel bearing has slight play Osf axle hub has movement (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
corrosion nearside door step
corrosion offside door step
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
corrosion nearside door step
corrosion offside door step
Central Rear high level brake light inoperative
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to brake hose/caliper (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside side step heavily corroded and holed
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement ARB D bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside side step heavily corroded and holed
Oil leak ()
Central Rear high level brake light inoperative
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to brake hose/caliper (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside side step heavily corroded and holed
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement ARB D bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside side step heavily corroded and holed
Oil leak ()
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush lower mounting bushes (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush lower mounting bushes (2.7.4)
engine coolant level low
minor engine oil leaks
Front differential leaking oil
Rear seats not fitted at time of test, unable to fully inspect seatbelts
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front differential leaking oil
Rear seats not fitted at time of test, unable to fully inspect seatbelts
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
exhaust rear joint heavily corroded
front diff oily
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
exhaust rear joint heavily corroded
front diff oily
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
nearside front tyre outer sidewall scuffed/damaged - not deep enough to reach ply or cords
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
engine oil leak near brake vacuum pump
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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A3 RRP is a 2008 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.
Across all 2008 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 66,184 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 RRP, 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 18 years old, this Land Rover Defender is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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What year was A3 RRP registered?
A3 RRP is a 2008 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 March 2008.
Is A3 RRP safe to buy?
The MOT history for A3 RRP shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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