MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
145,704 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
chassis has old repairs
EXHAUST RUSTY AND FLAKING
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread CRACKED (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged CRACKED (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
all 4 tyres perished
chassis corroded
front ball joint dust covers perished
front wipers torn
nsf mirror lens cracked
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
all 4 tyres perished
chassis corroded
front ball joint dust covers perished
front wipers torn
nsf mirror lens cracked
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak transfer/gear box area ()
Propshaft universal joint worn rear propshaft rear ()
Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear axle top arm (2.4.G.2)
all coil springs corroded
front axle tractor joints weeping
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
All 4 tyres perished
Centre/rear exhaust bracket corroded and weak
Front metal brake lines heavily corroded
General heavy chassis corrosion
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
front floor pans corroded and holed
movment in rear propshaft UJ's and where propshaft meets drum
oil leak o/s/f tractor housing
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
all tyres perrished
both front outriggers rusted
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
all tyres perrished
both front outriggers rusted
all indicator lenses faded(losing colour)
both front chassis outriggers rusty
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
both front chassis outriggers rusted
rear propshaft rear u/j has slight play
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
both front chassis outriggers rusted
rear propshaft rear u/j has slight play
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
both front chassis outriggers rusty
front number plate damaged
steering box feels rough at times
Rear crossmember rusting
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Slight exhaust blow when cold
Steering box leaking oil
Rear crossmember rusting
Slight exhaust blow when cold
Steering box leaking oil
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
rear cross member corroded
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
rear cross member corroded
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear crossmember rusty.
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear crossmember rusty.
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
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A449 NYB is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in White with a 3,528cc petrol 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 A449 NYB, 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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A449 NYB is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 August 1983.
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