MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
100,810 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Centre Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired outrigger (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded box section above a frame mount (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded box section above a-frame mount (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
both c-posts holed at base
exhaust fouling a-frame
indicator/light stalk insecure
upper bulkhead panel holed-2 places
Nearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
welding repairs been made to rear chassie
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
slight travel on footbrake pedal
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)
Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Steering component damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
both front radios arm bushes are slightly perished and have slight play in them
front discs are pitted
osf swivel joint has slight leak
welded repares made to chassis rail
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)
Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
slight oil leak from o/s/f hub seal
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
oil leak
slight play in offside swivel housing
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A525 ABL is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 A525 ABL, 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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A525 ABL is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 November 1983.
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