MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
260,318 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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condition of drivers door latch still shuts securely
front brake discs wearing on inner face
n/s/f swivel housing weaping
oil leak engine
rear ladders covering number plate borderline
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))
condition of drivers door latch still shuts securely
front brake discs wearing on inner face
n/s/f swivel housing weaping
oil leak engine
rear ladders covering number plate borderline
Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Offside front brake backing plate missing
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Offside front brake backing plate missing
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))
Steering column attachment defective to the extent that there is a serious risk of detachment u/j loose (2.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))
Offside front backing plate missing
Oil leak ()
Oil leak ()
Rear axel ball joint rubber gaitor splitting
Rear seat backs dont lock into place original design
offside rear brake backing plate corroded
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion FRONT OF REAR WHEEL (6.1.B.2)
OIL LEAK
REAR WISHBONE TO AXEL BALL JOINT GAITOR SPLIT
Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel U/J WORN (2.1.2b)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion FRONT OF REAR WHEEL (6.1.B.2)
OIL LEAK
REAR WISHBONE TO AXEL BALL JOINT GAITOR SPLIT
Centre Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
steering box slight misting of oil
steering drop arm slight play
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
steering box slight misting of oil
steering drop arm slight play
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
headlights on height limit
o/s & n/s headlights slightly loose
steering box slight misting of oil
steering drop arm slight play
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Top MOT Failure Points
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A43 VFW is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.
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 A43 VFW, 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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A43 VFW is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 April 1984.
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