MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
158,584 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Offside 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)
Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Headlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)
Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
top steering damper bush slack
Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
slight damage to both front seat belts
windscreen wipers rubbers split
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
rear brakes have an imbalance o/s rear is slow acting
rear differential leaking oil
slight damage to both front seat belts
windscreen wipers rubbers split
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
battery box heavily rusted
rear cross member rusted in holes
rear differential pinion oil seal leaking
rear hub caps missing
slight play in steering box
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel (3.3.A.3)
Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
rear crossmember rusted in holes
rear hub caps missing
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
battery box heavily rusted
exhaust front pipe loose
front of front prop shaft joint worn
power steering box has slight play
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
bottom of battery box heavily coroded
travel in foot pedal
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
bottom of battery box heavily coroded
travel in foot pedal
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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A501 JPR is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Yellow with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
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 A501 JPR, 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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What year was A501 JPR registered?
A501 JPR is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 December 1983.
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