MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
325,515 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front swivel seals weaping
Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel parking brake on stops (1.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too high ADJUSTER NOT WORKING !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis holed multiple places by trailing arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength holed multiple places by shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger holed multiple places (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front floor holed
Offside Front floor rusty
Shock absorbers has light misting of oil all rear shocks damp and replacement advised (5.3.2 (b))
both front hub seals damp
exhaust fouling chassis
front diff leaking
hazzard switch faulty=cover missing
oil leaking from fuel pump on block
rear crossmember holed rusty and weak
rear floor support totaly rusted away
reverse lamp damaged
Nearside Front floor rusty
Rear diff input seal leaking
Rear floor supports very rusty
play in steering wheel to column
rear exhaust fouling on chassis
Fuel system component leaking fuel dripping fom behind tank cover--also pipes into tank wet (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front floor rusty
Rear diff input seal leaking
Rear floor supports very rusty
play in steering wheel to column
rear exhaust fouling on chassis
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement panhard rod bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Upper Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
Wheel bearing has slight play all (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Towbar has excessive damage seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.2.2 (b))
Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint insecure in a stub axle (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Upper Steering column universal joint insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear by tank rusty
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside cross member rusty by fuel tank
Rear prop shaft rear joint worn
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
handbrake just passable-adjustment required
slight play both front hubs
slight travel on foot brake
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe joint (7.1.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside wiper-splits on ends
a-frame ball joint dust cover deteriorated
oil leak on f/diff
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Headlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
O/S/F seat belt has webbing protector pad sewn in, unable to ascess condition.
Prop-shaft universal joint worn
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
Nearside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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A496 SBD is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 A496 SBD, 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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A496 SBD is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 September 1983.
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