MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
109,216 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front panhard rod bush x2 slight play
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front panhard rod bush x2 slight play
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)
Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)
Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
Offside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Front and rear floor brace corroded.
N/S/F hub leaking.
Rear axle tie bar bushes worn.
both front sherical hub oilseals leaking. some waer in front transverse stabiliser link bush. cut in outer edge of o/s front tyre. washer switch insecure
fuel tank damp [new one fitted].
movement on parking brake lever.
oil leaking from front hubs.
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)
fuel tank damp [new one fitted].
movement on parking brake lever.
oil leaking from front hubs.
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
screen wash bottle insecure to body
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
wheels extend wheel arches
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
wheels extend wheel arches
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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A41 VDE is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.
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 A41 VDE, 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 A41 VDE registered?
A41 VDE is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1983.
Is A41 VDE safe to buy?
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