MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
49,223 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
clutch hose, split
drivers and passenger seat cushions torn
engine not std landrover unit
enginew fumes in cab
exhaust system non std
front bumper non std
parking brake lever side to side play
power steering pipe loose
power steering works, but advised presenter that may be not working to its fullest capacity
rear brakes out of balance on tester.
reverse lights not working
slight amount of blue smoke emitted from exhaust
wear in pto prop
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot centre above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.C1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.C4)
wear in pto prop shaft
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
clutch hose split
drivers and passenger seat cushions torn
engine fumes in cab
engine not std
exhaust system, non std
front bumper non std.
parking brake lever, side to side movement
power steering hose loose
power steering works, but advise presenter, that may not be working to its fullest ability
reverse lights not working
slight amount of blue smoke
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)
advance corrosion chassis in variuos places
advance footbrake travel
centre and tail exhaust mountings loose, but supporting system at present
clutch hose split
drivers seat torn
engine not orignal tyre or style
exhaust not original or standard
fuel pipes corroded
fumes from engine compartment getting into cab
headlamp main beam warning lamp not working
noise from steering in operation
non std bumper bar fitted
offside front wing panel damaged
oil contamination around power steering pipes/hoses and pump
oil leak
power steering pipe/hose insecure
pto uj joint worn
rear brake readings uneven, offside rear brake preformance better than nearside
rear prop shaft, rear joint slight wear
reverse light not working
unable to check headlamp aims due to condition of headlamps
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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A457 BDL is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.
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 A457 BDL, 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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A457 BDL is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 November 1983.
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