MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
112,248 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
both front tyres have slices to their outer sidewall but no cords are yet exposed
nearside front, rear track rod end has slight play
oil dampness in the area of the fuel pump
oil leaking from the front diff
rear exhaust box in poor condition due to corrosion
slight oil weep in the area of the steering box
slight play in the offside rear wheel bearing
slight play to the offside front wheel, poss. wheel bearing
both front flexy hoses are starting to perish
both front inner pads are wearing more than the outer ones
engine oil leaks
nearside front floor corroded, not in perscriber area, but in the area of one body anchor
sign of slight oil weep in area of the steering box
transmission oil leaks
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
both front flexy hoses are starting to perish
both front inner pads are wearing more than the outer ones
engine oil leaks
nearside front floor corroded, not in perscriber area, but in the area of one body anchor
sign of slight oil weep in area of the steering box
transmission oil leaks
Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
dust cap missing from n/s/r hub
engine oil and gearbox oil leaks
slight oil leak on steering box
Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
dust cap missing from n/s/r hub
engine oil and gearbox oil leaks
slight oil leak on steering box
oil leaks from the engine, gearbox and rear diff
slight oil leaks from the steering box and both front tracktor joints
slight play in the area of both front tracktor joint upper shim's
slight play the offside rear wheel bearing
slight play to both front wheel bearings
slight play to the nearside front trackrod end
slight play to the offside rear shock absorber upper bushes
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside front shock absorber showing amber on the bounce test
offside rear shock absorber upper bushes have slight play
slight oil leak in area of steering box
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside front shock absorber showing amber on the bounce test
offside rear shock absorber upper bushes have slight play
slight oil leak in area of steering box
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Inner Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
Propshaft component defective
rear halfshafts weeping
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Top MOT Failure Points
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A449 DSX is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 A449 DSX, 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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A449 DSX is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 April 1984.
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