MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
207,164 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
All position lamps not working when dipped headlamps on (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis at front of rear trailing arm (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis near rear spring mount (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis at front of rear trailing arm (2.4.A.3)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
both rear hub seals leaking oil.
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
CORROSION STARTING AROUND BODY SUPPORT MOUNTS
CORROSION STARTING UNDER NEATH
LADDER ON SAME SIDE AS NUMBER PLATE BUT STILL CAN READ
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
REAR CHASSIS CORRODED IN PLACE NOT GONE THROUGH
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
CORROSION STARTING AROUND BODY SUPPORT MOUNTS
CORROSION STARTING UNDER NEATH
LADDER ON SAME SIDE AS NUMBER PLATE BUT STILL CAN READ
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
REAR CHASSIS CORRODED IN PLACE NOT GONE THROUGH
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
front number plate damaged
oil leak from rear hubs
Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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A461 BRG is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 A461 BRG, 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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A461 BRG is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 July 1984.
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