MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
146,437 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
vehicle heavily undersealed
Front Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive transferbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
vehicle underneath heavily undersealed
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive transferbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
vehicle underneath heavily undersealed
Front Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
hazards inop
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced out rigger marked in yellow chalk (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting marked in yellow chalk just behind front wheel (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Front Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
hazards inop
Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive diff pinion (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush on front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play very slight (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
both front swivel hubs leaking
both rear halfshafts leaking oil
Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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A486 UNY is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 A486 UNY, 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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A486 UNY is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 September 1983.
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